Bishop Auckland (West) vs Stanley (South Stanley)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishop Auckland (West) vs Stanley (South Stanley) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishop Auckland (West) safer than Stanley (South Stanley)?
Bishop Auckland (West) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,513 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley (South Stanley) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 2,115 crimes. Bishop Auckland (West) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishop Auckland (West) vs Stanley (South Stanley)?
Bishop Auckland (West) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley (South Stanley) shows +10.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bishop Auckland (West) and Stanley (South Stanley)?
In Bishop Auckland (West), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (423 incidents). In Stanley (South Stanley), it is Violent Crime (811 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishop Auckland (West) and Stanley (South Stanley)?
Bishop Auckland (West) recorded 423 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley (South Stanley) recorded 394. 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 (West) vs Stanley (South Stanley)?
Violent crime in Bishop Auckland (West) totalled 384 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 811 in Stanley (South Stanley). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishop Auckland (West) and Stanley (South Stanley) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishop Auckland (West) recorded 1,861 crimes (now 1,513, a change of -18.7%). Stanley (South Stanley) recorded 1,917 crimes previously (now 2,115, +10.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishop Auckland (West) and Stanley (South Stanley)?
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 (West) has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Stanley (South Stanley) has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bishop Auckland (West) and Stanley (South Stanley)?
Bishop Auckland (West) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Stanley (South Stanley) 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 (West) and Stanley (South Stanley)?
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 (West) or Stanley (South Stanley) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishop Auckland (West) and Stanley (South Stanley). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.