Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)

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
      71/100
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) 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
      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 (Ushaw Moor)
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,165
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,151
      328
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↓30.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Violent Crime
      446 ↑3%
      88 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      324 ↑34%
      56 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑11%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑20%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      27 ↓23%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑1%
      18 ↓58%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      54 ↓16%
      18 ↓49%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓61%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 15/100 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 (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,165 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 (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      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 (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 (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      In Durham (Ushaw Moor), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (446 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 (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 324 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 (Ushaw Moor) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Ushaw Moor) totalled 446 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 (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) 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 (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 328 crimes previously (now 228, -30.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Ushaw Moor) 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 (Ushaw Moor) has a resolution rate of 100% 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 (Ushaw Moor) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

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

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