Durham (Durham City) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Durham (Durham City) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Durham City) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Durham City)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,983 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Durham Constabulary
      198 crimes / 12m
      ↓38.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Durham City)
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,983
      198
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,733
      321
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.4%
      ↓38.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Durham City)
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Violent Crime
      694 ↓24%
      84 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      432 ↓10%
      47 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      102 ↓30%
      4 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑29%
      10 ↓17%
      Burglary
      47 ↓39%
      6 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↓44%
      14 ↓67%
      Drugs
      44 ↓53%
      4 ↓43%
      Public Order
      180 ↓44%
      16 ↓52%
      Robbery
      23 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      219 ↓26%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      17 ↓29%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↓72%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓28%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓4%
      10 ↓29%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Durham City) safer than Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Durham (Durham City) has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,983 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 198 crimes. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Durham City) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Durham (Durham City) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) shows -38.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Durham City) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      In Durham (Durham City), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (694 incidents). In Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham), it is Violent Crime (84 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Durham City) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Durham (Durham City) recorded 432 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 47. 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) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Durham City) totalled 694 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 84 in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Durham City) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Durham City) recorded 2,733 crimes (now 1,983, a change of -27.4%). Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 321 crimes previously (now 198, -38.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Durham City) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      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) has a resolution rate of 25% and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Durham City) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Durham (Durham City) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) 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) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      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) or Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Durham City) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham). 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.