A few important facts

Crime Rates in West Auckland, ward

Crime Rate

174

174

Average 6/10

* the lower the better

Last updated: 12.11.2025

Annual total crime rate in West Auckland (ward) is 174 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 104 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

Anti-social behaviour 48.7 7/10
Violence and sexual offences 47.1 5/10
Shoplifting 29.2 5/10
Criminal damage and arson 17.3 7/10
Public order 7.77 4/10
Other theft 6.78 4/10
Burglary 5.01 5/10
Drugs 3.75 3/10
Vehicle crime 3.22 3/10
Other crime 2.84 4/10
Possession of weapons 0.882 2/10
Theft from the person 0.551 2/10
Robbery 0.331 2/10
Bicycle theft 0.11 2/10

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2024 - Sept 2025

Above are annual crime rates in West Auckland (ward) by crime type.

The figures in black represent the number of crimes of a certain type per thousand resident population in West Auckland (ward).

The figures in grey 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)

Number of annual crimes per 1000 resident population

  • West Auckland
    ward
  • County Durham
    LAD
  • North East
    region

Data source: data.police.uk

Oct 2024 - Sept 2025

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