Durham (Durham City West) vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Durham (Durham City West) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Durham City West) vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward) Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Durham City West)
      Durham Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Durham Constabulary
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.3% trend
      21.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Durham City West)
      B Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      184
      548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      104
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑76.9%
      ↑28.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Durham City West)
      B Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      222 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑95%
      70 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑38%
      26 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      24 ↑380%
      29 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      62 ↑9%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      17 ↑183%
      Public Order
      15 ↑88%
      34 ↑10%
      Robbery
      3
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      12
      40 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      18 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durham (Durham City West) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Durham City West) safer than Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Durham (Durham City West) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 184 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Durham (Durham City West) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Durham City West) vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Durham (Durham City West) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +76.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Broom Ward) shows +28.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      In Durham (Durham City West), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Spennymoor (Broom Ward), it is Violent Crime (222 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Durham (Durham City West) recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 70. 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 (Durham City West) vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Durham City West) totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 222 in Spennymoor (Broom Ward). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom Ward) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Durham City West) recorded 104 crimes (now 184, a change of +76.9%). Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 427 crimes previously (now 548, +28.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom 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 (Durham City West) has a resolution rate of 25% and Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Durham (Durham City West) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Broom 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 (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom 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 (Durham City West) or Spennymoor (Broom Ward) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Durham City West) and Spennymoor (Broom Ward). 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.