Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Fence & Higham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Fence & Higham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spennymoor (Broom Ward) safer than Fence & Higham?
Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 761 crimes in the last 12 months. Fence & Higham has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 109 crimes. Fence & Higham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Fence & Higham?
Spennymoor (Broom Ward) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +87.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Fence & Higham shows +17.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham?
In Spennymoor (Broom Ward), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (307 incidents). In Fence & Higham, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham?
Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fence & Higham recorded 24. 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 Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Fence & Higham?
Violent crime in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) totalled 307 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Fence & Higham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 405 crimes (now 761, a change of +87.9%). Fence & Higham recorded 93 crimes previously (now 109, +17.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham?
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. Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Fence & Higham has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham?
Spennymoor (Broom Ward) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Fence & Higham is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham?
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 Spennymoor (Broom Ward) or Fence & Higham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Fence & Higham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.