Darlington (Haughton) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Darlington (Haughton) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (Haughton) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (Haughton)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,542 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      11.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,095 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      21.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (Haughton)
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,542
      1,095
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,406
      1,006
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.5%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (Haughton)
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Violent Crime
      437 ↓4%
      377 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      428 ↑50%
      130 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      79 ↓27%
      55 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↑15%
      26 ↑8%
      Burglary
      55 ↑25%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↑7%
      143 ↑27%
      Drugs
      28 ↑8%
      27 ↑4%
      Public Order
      92 ↑15%
      71 ↓5%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓13%
      168 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓15%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑35%
      39 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (Haughton) safer than Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Darlington (Haughton) has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,542 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,095 crimes. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (Haughton) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Darlington (Haughton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      In Darlington (Haughton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (437 incidents). In Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank), it is Violent Crime (377 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Darlington (Haughton) recorded 428 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) recorded 130. 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 Darlington (Haughton) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (Haughton) totalled 437 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 377 in Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (Haughton) recorded 1,406 crimes (now 1,542, a change of +9.7%). Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) recorded 1,006 crimes previously (now 1,095, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      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. Darlington (Haughton) has a resolution rate of 11.5% and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Darlington (Haughton) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) 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 Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      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 Darlington (Haughton) or Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darlington (Haughton) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank). 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.