Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Spennymoor (Broom Ward) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      Durham Constabulary
      548 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.3% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      548
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      427
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.3%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.6%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spennymoor (Broom Ward)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      222 ↑35%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑19%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓7%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑31%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      29 ↑12%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑9%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      17 ↑183%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      34 ↑10%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑150%
      1
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      0
      Other Crime
      18 ↓14%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 28/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spennymoor (Broom Ward) safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 548 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Spennymoor (Broom Ward), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (222 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) totalled 222 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spennymoor (Broom Ward) recorded 427 crimes (now 548, a change of +28.3%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 21.6% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Broom Ward) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Warton - Lancaster 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spennymoor (Broom Ward) and Warton - Lancaster. 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.