Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Sedgefield Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Durham Constabulary

      Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Sedgefield
      Durham Constabulary
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Durham Constabulary
      228 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.5% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sedgefield
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      365
      228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      397
      328
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.1%
      ↓30.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sedgefield
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)
      Violent Crime
      132 ↑27%
      88 ↓27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓36%
      56 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓20%
      8 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑31%
      9 ↓10%
      Burglary
      5 ↓72%
      8 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓34%
      18 ↓58%
      Drugs
      13 ↑333%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      18 ↓49%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓31%
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑20%
      14 ↑27%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is the safer choice — scoring 71/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sedgefield safer than Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Sedgefield has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 365 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 Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Sedgefield shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Sedgefield and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      In Sedgefield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 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 Sedgefield and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Sedgefield recorded 48 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 Sedgefield vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Violent crime in Sedgefield totalled 132 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 Sedgefield and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) 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 (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 328 crimes previously (now 228, -30.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sedgefield 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. Sedgefield has a resolution rate of 28.6% 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 Sedgefield and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

      Sedgefield 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 Sedgefield 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 Sedgefield or Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sedgefield 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.