Crime Rates at Riverside, South Church, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6XT

Riverside area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town , and the 77th lowest crime rate of 1,720 local areas in County Durham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Riverside (DL14 6XT) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 93.4% lower than the Bishop Auckland Town average (199.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Riverside (DL14 6XT), the main crime hotspot is near Auckland Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.