Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    28/100
    Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      96/100
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Lancashire Constabulary

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Results

      A
      28/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.2% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Safety Score
      28/100 Below Average
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      584
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      550
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.2%
      ↓10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Violent Crime
      253 ↑23%
      13 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑27%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑8%
      7 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓25%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      18 ↓45%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑9%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      8 ↓33%
      1
      Public Order
      42 ↓18%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Other Crime
      27 ↑13%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is the safer choice — scoring 96/100 vs 28/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) safer than Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton shows -10.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      In Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (253 incidents). In Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 12. 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 (Middlestone Moor) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Violent crime in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) totalled 253 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 550 crimes (now 584, a change of +6.2%). Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 48 crimes previously (now 43, -10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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 (Middlestone Moor) has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton 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 (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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 (Middlestone Moor) or Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. 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.