Crime Rates at The Dell, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7HJ

The Dell area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town , and the 767th lowest crime rate of 1,724 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 The Dell (DL14 7HJ) in the last 12 months was 67.3 per 1,000 residents and was 67.8% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 48.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around The Dell (DL14 7HJ), the main crime hotspot is near Market Place. Police recorded 66 crimes here, including 36 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.