Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) Durham Constabulary

      Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside)
      Durham Constabulary
      794 crimes / 12m
      ↑34.6% trend
      20.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,112 crimes / 12m
      ↑51.1% trend
      22% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside)
      B Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      794
      1,112
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      590
      736
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑34.6%
      ↑51.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.2%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside)
      B Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)
      Violent Crime
      267 ↑35%
      356 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      150 ↑52%
      225 ↑81%
      Other Theft
      52 ↑27%
      38 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓53%
      21 ↓40%
      Burglary
      13 ↓48%
      27 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑47%
      154 ↑28%
      Drugs
      20 ↑122%
      28 ↑47%
      Public Order
      32 ↓6%
      82 ↑49%
      Robbery
      2
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑74%
      117 ↑234%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑100%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↑133%
      Other Crime
      34 ↑79%
      47 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) safer than Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 794 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,112 crimes. Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +34.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) shows +51.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      In Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (267 incidents). In Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor), it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) recorded 150 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) recorded 225. 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 (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) vs Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Violent crime in Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) totalled 267 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) recorded 590 crimes (now 794, a change of +34.6%). Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) recorded 736 crimes previously (now 1,112, +51.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      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 (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) has a resolution rate of 20.2% and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) 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 (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor)?

      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 (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) or Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seaham (Northlea, Seaton, Deneside) and Spennymoor (Low Spennymoor). 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.