Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Sedgefield Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) Durham Constabulary

      Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Sedgefield
      Durham Constabulary
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,095 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.9% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sedgefield
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      365
      1,095
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      397
      1,006
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↑8.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      21.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedgefield
      B Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)
      Violent Crime
      132 ↑27%
      377 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓36%
      130 ↑23%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓20%
      55 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑31%
      26 ↑8%
      Burglary
      5 ↓72%
      36 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓34%
      143 ↑27%
      Drugs
      13 ↑333%
      27 ↑4%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      71 ↓5%
      Robbery
      2
      5 ↓44%
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓31%
      168 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑20%
      39 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sedgefield is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sedgefield safer than Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Sedgefield has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 365 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 1,095 crimes. Sedgefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Sedgefield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) shows +8.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      In Sedgefield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank), it is Violent Crime (377 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Sedgefield recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) recorded 130. 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 Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Violent crime in Sedgefield totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 377 in Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes (now 365, a change of -8.1%). Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) recorded 1,006 crimes previously (now 1,095, +8.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      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. Sedgefield has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) has 21.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      Sedgefield falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) 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 Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank)?

      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 Sedgefield or Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sedgefield and Spennymoor (Ferryhill Town/Dean Bank). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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