Total Crime Rate
72.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Carileph Way area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town , and the 832nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Carileph Way (DL14 7GD) in the last 12 months was 72.1 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower than the Bishop Auckland Town average (208.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 120.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 27.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 21.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Carileph Way (DL14 7GD), the main crime hotspot is near Liddell Way. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop Auckland Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Redworth Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Durham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Liddell Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Liddell Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bradford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Bradford Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Thurlow Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Redworth Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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