Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Peterlee (Blackhall) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Durham Constabulary

      Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) 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
      32/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterlee (Blackhall)
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      695
      560
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      816
      538
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.8%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      53.8%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterlee (Blackhall)
      B Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Violent Crime
      264 ↓6%
      234 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓10%
      104 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      46 ↓21%
      26 ↑24%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓47%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      29 ↓41%
      14 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↓4%
      56 ↑8%
      Drugs
      14 ↓13%
      8 ↓27%
      Public Order
      56 ↑30%
      42 ↓21%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↓49%
      21 ↓30%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓17%
      27 ↑42%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterlee (Blackhall) safer than Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 695 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      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 (Middlestone Moor) shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      In Peterlee (Blackhall), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) recorded 113 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) vs Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Violent crime in Peterlee (Blackhall) totalled 264 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) 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 (Middlestone Moor) recorded 538 crimes previously (now 560, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterlee (Blackhall) 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. Peterlee (Blackhall) has a resolution rate of 53.8% 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) and Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)?

      Peterlee (Blackhall) 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) 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 Peterlee (Blackhall) or Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterlee (Blackhall) 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.