Crime Rates in West Auckland, ward
Crime Rate
171
171
Average 6/10
* the lower the better
Annual total crime rate in West Auckland (ward) is 171 per thousand resident population. This can be rated as 6 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other wards in England and Wales.
West Auckland (ward) is located within County Durham (borough). Annual total crime rate in County Durham (borough) is 106 crimes per thousand resident population, which can be rated as 5 out of 10 or medium crime level compared to other local authority districts in England and Wales.
West Auckland, (ward) includes areas with the following crime ratings (see map):
- 1/10 or low
- 2/10 or low
- 3/10 or low
- 4/10 or low
- 7/10 or high
- 8/10 or high
Crime rates in West Auckland (ward) by type
| Crime type | Rate | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 48.2 | 7/10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 42.4 | 5/10 |
| Shoplifting | 31.1 | 5/10 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16.4 | 7/10 |
| Public order | 8.21 | 4/10 |
| Other theft | 6.68 | 4/10 |
| Burglary | 5.37 | 5/10 |
| Vehicle crime | 4.02 | 4/10 |
| Other crime | 3.16 | 5/10 |
| Drugs | 2.99 | 3/10 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.992 | 2/10 |
| Theft from the person | 0.661 | 2/10 |
| Robbery | 0.441 | 2/10 |
| Bicycle theft | 0.126 | 2/10 |
Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026
Above are annual crime rates in West Auckland (ward) by crime type.
The figures in grey represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in West Auckland (ward).
The figures in black indicate the relative ratings of West Auckland (ward) for a specific crime type compared to other wards in England and Wales.
Higher ratings correspond to higher crime rates.
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Historical crime rates in West Auckland (ward), County Durham (local authority district) and North East (region)
- West Aucklandward
- County DurhamLAD
- North Eastregion
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Data source: data.police.uk
Feb 2025 - Jan 2026