Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Durham Constabulary

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,183 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      27% 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
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,183
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,079
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Violent Crime
      490 ↑34%
      234 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↑13%
      104 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓7%
      26 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓36%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      43 ↓25%
      14 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      130 ↑1%
      56 ↑8%
      Drugs
      28 ↑17%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      97 ↑24%
      42 ↓21%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓32%
      21 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓44%
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑0%
      27 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) safer than Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,183 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 560 crimes. Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      In Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (490 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) recorded 215 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Violent crime in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) totalled 490 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) recorded 1,079 crimes (now 1,183, a change of +9.6%). Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 538 crimes previously (now 560, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) has a resolution rate of 27% 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) or Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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.