Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Durham (Ushaw Moor) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,165 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,095 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,165
      1,095
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,151
      1,006
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Violent Crime
      446 ↑3%
      377 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      324 ↑34%
      130 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑11%
      55 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑20%
      26 ↑8%
      Burglary
      27 ↓23%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑1%
      143 ↑27%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      27 ↑4%
      Public Order
      54 ↓16%
      71 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓61%
      168 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓50%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      39 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durham (Ushaw Moor) is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Ushaw Moor) safer than Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,165 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,095 crimes. Durham (Ushaw Moor) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      In Durham (Ushaw Moor), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (446 incidents). In Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank), it is Violent Crime (377 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 324 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) recorded 130. 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 (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Ushaw Moor) totalled 446 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 377 in Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 1,151 crimes (now 1,165, a change of +1.2%). Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) recorded 1,006 crimes previously (now 1,095, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      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 (Ushaw Moor) has a resolution rate of 100% and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) 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 (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      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 (Ushaw Moor) or Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank). 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.