Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Peterlee (Blackhall) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) Durham Constabulary

      Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Peterlee (Blackhall)
      Durham Constabulary
      695 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.8% trend
      53.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)
      Durham Constabulary
      983 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.1% trend
      15.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterlee (Blackhall)
      B Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      695
      983
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      816
      918
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.8%
      ↑7.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.8%
      15.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterlee (Blackhall)
      B Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)
      Violent Crime
      264 ↓6%
      338 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓10%
      157 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓21%
      44 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓47%
      28 ↓35%
      Burglary
      29 ↓41%
      52 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓4%
      114 ↓19%
      Drugs
      14 ↓13%
      21 ↑11%
      Public Order
      56 ↑30%
      65 ↑63%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓49%
      124 ↑182%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      7 ↑250%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓17%
      28 ↓44%
      Overall Verdict
      A Peterlee (Blackhall) is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterlee (Blackhall) safer than Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 695 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 983 crimes. Peterlee (Blackhall) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) shows +7.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?

      In Peterlee (Blackhall), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 incidents). In Spennymoor (Chilton Ward), it is Violent Crime (338 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) recorded 157. 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?

      Violent crime in Peterlee (Blackhall) totalled 264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 338 in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterlee (Blackhall) recorded 816 crimes (now 695, a change of -14.8%). Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) recorded 918 crimes previously (now 983, +7.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton 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. Peterlee (Blackhall) has a resolution rate of 53.8% and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) has 15.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Chilton 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) or Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Chilton Ward). 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.