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Burglary Rates in Bishop Auckland

County Durham, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Bishop Auckland recorded 98 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 65% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

98

5.56 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

3,148

178.6 per 1,000 residents

65% above the UK average22% above the North East regional average

How does Bishop Auckland rank?

Within County Durham

14 of 51 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

88th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

11
7
3
9
5
4
13
5
13
10
8
10
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1037
33%
Other Crime
836
27%
Anti-social Behaviour
658
21%
Shoplifting
307
10%
Vehicle Crime
111
4%
Burglary
98
3%
Drug Offences
57
2%
Theft from Person
28
1%
Robbery
16
1%

Property mix in Bishop Auckland

Source: Census 2021 · 8,201 households

Detached 18%Semi-detached 34%Terraced 39%Flats 9%

The most common property type in Bishop Auckland is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Bishop Auckland homeowners

Most homes in Bishop Auckland are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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