Bishop Auckland (Town Central) vs Durham (Meadowfield)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bishop Auckland (Town Central) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Durham (Meadowfield) Durham Constabulary

      Bishop Auckland (Town Central) vs Durham (Meadowfield) Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bishop Auckland (Town Central)
      Durham Constabulary
      2,881 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.4% trend
      27.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Meadowfield)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,078 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bishop Auckland (Town Central)
      B Durham (Meadowfield)
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,881
      1,078
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,079
      911
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.4%
      ↑18.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.7%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bishop Auckland (Town Central)
      B Durham (Meadowfield)
      Violent Crime
      979 ↑4%
      400 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      596 ↓12%
      220 ↑75%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓9%
      51 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      91 ↓29%
      30 ↓3%
      Burglary
      108 ↓39%
      41 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      392 ↓9%
      118 ↑34%
      Drugs
      50 ↓2%
      21 ↑200%
      Public Order
      182 ↓5%
      79 ↑23%
      Robbery
      14 ↑100%
      6 ↑20%
      Shoplifting
      231 ↓11%
      58 ↑263%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑150%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓58%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑0%
      11 ↑83%
      Other Crime
      87 ↑34%
      42 ↑24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bishop Auckland (Town Central) is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bishop Auckland (Town Central) safer than Durham (Meadowfield)?

      Bishop Auckland (Town Central) has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,881 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Meadowfield) has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,078 crimes. Bishop Auckland (Town Central) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bishop Auckland (Town Central) vs Durham (Meadowfield)?

      Bishop Auckland (Town Central) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Meadowfield) shows +18.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield)?

      In Bishop Auckland (Town Central), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (979 incidents). In Durham (Meadowfield), it is Violent Crime (400 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield)?

      Bishop Auckland (Town Central) recorded 596 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 220. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bishop Auckland (Town Central) vs Durham (Meadowfield)?

      Violent crime in Bishop Auckland (Town Central) totalled 979 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 400 in Durham (Meadowfield). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishop Auckland (Town Central) recorded 3,079 crimes (now 2,881, a change of -6.4%). Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 911 crimes previously (now 1,078, +18.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bishop Auckland (Town Central) has a resolution rate of 27.7% and Durham (Meadowfield) has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield)?

      Bishop Auckland (Town Central) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Meadowfield) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bishop Auckland (Town Central) or Durham (Meadowfield) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishop Auckland (Town Central) and Durham (Meadowfield). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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