Total Crime Rate
76.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Durham Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Bishop Auckland Town , and the 849th highest 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 Durham Road (DL14 7HU) in the last 12 months was 76.6 per 1,000 residents and was 63.3% 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 Other crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 28.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -73.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Durham Road (DL14 7HU), the main crime hotspot is near Durham Road. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 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 | Vehicle crime | Durham Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Durham Road | Under investigation |
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