Crap Towns / Bishop Auckland / Reported problems
What gets reported on FixMyStreet in Bishop Auckland?
In the year to 29 October 2026, 5 problems in Bishop Auckland were reported on FixMyStreet: 2.1 per 10,000 people, 90% lower than the typical town's 20.4. Top of the list: potholes and bad road surfaces, with 1 report (0.4 per 10,000 people, 88% lower than the typical town's 3.4).
| Problem | Reports | Per 10,000 | Typical town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potholes and road surface | 1 | 0.4 | 3.4 |
| Fly-tipping | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 |
| Litter and bins | 1 | 0.4 | 0.9 |
| Dog fouling | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Graffiti and fly-posting | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Street lights | 1 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Abandoned vehicles | 0 | 0.0 | 0.9 |
| Everything else | 2 | 0.9 | 10.6 |
| Town | Distance | Reports per 10,000 people |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 16.3 km | 27.2 |
| Durham | 16.7 km | 3.2 |
| Bishop Auckland | – | 2.1 |
| Brandon | 12.3 km | 2.1 |
| Willington | 6.6 km | 1.8 |
| Newton Aycliffe | 8.0 km | 1.6 |
| Ferryhill | 10.0 km | 1.1 |
| Shildon | 3.9 km | 1.0 |
| The typical town | – | 20.4 |