Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Results
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Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peterlee (Peterlee) safer than Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?
Peterlee (Peterlee) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,164 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?
Peterlee (Peterlee) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.5% — 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?
In Peterlee (Peterlee), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,162 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?
Peterlee (Peterlee) recorded 557 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?
Violent crime in Peterlee (Peterlee) totalled 1,162 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterlee (Peterlee) recorded 2,839 crimes (now 3,164, a change of +11.5%). Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 328 crimes previously (now 228, -30.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterlee (Peterlee) 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. Peterlee (Peterlee) has a resolution rate of 30.6% 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?
Peterlee (Peterlee) 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) 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 Peterlee (Peterlee) or Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterlee (Peterlee) 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.