Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    71/100
    Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Results

      A
      71/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      132 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.5% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Safety Score
      71/100 Safe
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      132
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      106
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.5%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.7%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Violent Crime
      37 ↓10%
      234 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↑117%
      104 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑0%
      26 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↑500%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      14 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↑4%
      56 ↑8%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      10 ↑11%
      42 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      21 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑50%
      27 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) safer than Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 132 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (39 incidents). In Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor), it is Violent Crime (234 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 104. 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 234 in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 106 crimes (now 132, a change of +24.5%). Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 538 crimes previously (now 560, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) or Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor). 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.