Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) 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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) safer than Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 983 crimes. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
Durham (Croxdale/Hett) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) shows +7.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
In Durham (Croxdale/Hett), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Spennymoor (Chilton Ward), it is Violent Crime (338 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) recorded 157. 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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
Violent crime in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 338 in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 91 crimes (now 83, a change of -8.8%). Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) recorded 918 crimes previously (now 983, +7.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
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. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
Durham (Croxdale/Hett) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) 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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?
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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) or Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.