Fishburn vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Fishburn Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) Durham Constabulary

      Fishburn vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward) Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Fishburn
      Durham Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.8% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Durham Constabulary
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.3% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fishburn
      B Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      218
      548
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      427
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.8%
      ↑28.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fishburn
      B Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑52%
      222 ↑35%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑22%
      70 ↑19%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑67%
      26 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑78%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      29 ↑12%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑5%
      62 ↑9%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      17 ↑183%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      34 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓92%
      40 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      18 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fishburn is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fishburn safer than Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Fishburn has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 548 crimes. Fishburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fishburn vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Fishburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Broom Ward) shows +28.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      In Fishburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Spennymoor (Broom Ward), it is Violent Crime (222 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Fishburn recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 70. 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 Fishburn vs Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Violent crime in Fishburn totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 222 in Spennymoor (Broom Ward). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fishburn recorded 182 crimes (now 218, a change of +19.8%). Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 427 crimes previously (now 548, +28.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      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. Fishburn has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      Fishburn falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Broom Ward) 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 Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward)?

      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 Fishburn or Spennymoor (Broom Ward) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fishburn and Spennymoor (Broom Ward). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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