Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) vs Spennymoor (Tudhoe)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Spennymoor (Tudhoe) Durham Constabulary

      Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) vs Spennymoor (Tudhoe) Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,350 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.3% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Tudhoe)
      Durham Constabulary
      727 crimes / 12m
      ↑43.7% trend
      19.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village)
      B Spennymoor (Tudhoe)
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,350
      727
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,489
      506
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.3%
      ↑43.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village)
      B Spennymoor (Tudhoe)
      Violent Crime
      396 ↑7%
      276 ↑37%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      198 ↑25%
      120 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓52%
      28 ↑56%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓26%
      15 ↓21%
      Burglary
      59 ↓18%
      21 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↓23%
      121 ↑36%
      Drugs
      26 ↑117%
      66 ↑136%
      Public Order
      68 ↓14%
      49 ↑69%
      Robbery
      11 ↑57%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      295 ↓16%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑233%
      5 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      20 ↓44%
      23 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) safer than Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,350 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Tudhoe) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 727 crimes. Spennymoor (Tudhoe) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) vs Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Tudhoe) shows +43.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      In Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (396 incidents). In Spennymoor (Tudhoe), it is Violent Crime (276 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) recorded 198 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Tudhoe) recorded 120. 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 Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) vs Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      Violent crime in Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) totalled 396 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 276 in Spennymoor (Tudhoe). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) recorded 1,489 crimes (now 1,350, a change of -9.3%). Spennymoor (Tudhoe) recorded 506 crimes previously (now 727, +43.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      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. Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Spennymoor (Tudhoe) has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Tudhoe) 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 Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe)?

      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 Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) or Spennymoor (Tudhoe) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaham (Dalton-le-Dale, Murton and Hawthorn Village) and Spennymoor (Tudhoe). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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