Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    14/100
    Chester-le-Street (Rural North) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) Durham Constabulary

      Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) Results

      A
      14/100
      High Crime
      Chester-le-Street (Rural North)
      Durham Constabulary
      788 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,112 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.1% trend
      22% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chester-le-Street (Rural North)
      B Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)
      Safety Score
      14/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      788
      1,112
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      845
      736
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.8%
      ↑51.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chester-le-Street (Rural North)
      B Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)
      Violent Crime
      296 ↑7%
      356 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      176 ↓13%
      225 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      35 ↑3%
      38 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓31%
      21 ↓40%
      Burglary
      27 ↓34%
      27 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑0%
      154 ↑28%
      Drugs
      14 ↑17%
      28 ↑47%
      Public Order
      36 ↓28%
      82 ↑49%
      Robbery
      3 ↓25%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑11%
      117 ↑234%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Other Crime
      30 ↓14%
      47 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chester-le-Street (Rural North) is the safer choice — scoring 14/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chester-le-Street (Rural North) safer than Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Chester-le-Street (Rural North) has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) and recorded 788 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,112 crimes. Chester-le-Street (Rural North) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Chester-le-Street (Rural North) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) shows +51.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      In Chester-le-Street (Rural North), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (296 incidents). In Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor), it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 176 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) recorded 225. 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 Chester-le-Street (Rural North) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Violent crime in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) totalled 296 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chester-le-Street (Rural North) recorded 845 crimes (now 788, a change of -6.8%). Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) recorded 736 crimes previously (now 1,112, +51.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      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. Chester-le-Street (Rural North) has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Chester-le-Street (Rural North) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) 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 Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      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 Chester-le-Street (Rural North) or Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chester-le-Street (Rural North) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.