Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      560 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      560
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      538
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      234 ↑14%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑44%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑24%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      18 ↓31%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      14 ↓63%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑8%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      8 ↓27%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      42 ↓21%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓30%
      1
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      27 ↑42%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 32/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 560 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 (Middlestone Moor) vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — 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 (Middlestone Moor) and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (234 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 (Middlestone Moor) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 104 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 (Middlestone Moor) vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) totalled 234 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 (Middlestone Moor) and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) recorded 538 crimes (now 560, a change of +4.1%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) 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 (Middlestone Moor) has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) 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 (Middlestone Moor) 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 (Middlestone Moor) or Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spennymoor (Middlestone Moor) 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.