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

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Durham (Meadowfield) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Durham Constabulary

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

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Meadowfield)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,078 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Durham Constabulary
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.5% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Meadowfield)
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,078
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      911
      328
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.3%
      ↓30.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Meadowfield)
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Violent Crime
      400 ↓9%
      88 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      220 ↑75%
      56 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑2%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓3%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      41 ↑0%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑34%
      18 ↓58%
      Drugs
      21 ↑200%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      79 ↑23%
      18 ↓49%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑263%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑83%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑24%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Durham (Meadowfield) has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,078 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 228 crimes. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Durham (Meadowfield) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) shows -30.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Durham (Meadowfield), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham), it is Violent Crime (88 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 220 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 56. 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 (Meadowfield) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Meadowfield) totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 88 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 (Meadowfield) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 911 crimes (now 1,078, a change of +18.3%). Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 328 crimes previously (now 228, -30.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Meadowfield) 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 (Meadowfield) has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Meadowfield) 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.