Is Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) Safe?

Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 71/100, rated Safe. A total of 228 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 30.5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is considered a relatively safe area compared to the UK average, based on official UK Police data.

228 crimes were recorded in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 30.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (328 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 88 incidents.

The most common crime in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is Violent Crime, with 88 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 38.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Crime in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 30.5% — from 328 crimes in the previous 12 months to 228 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has a safety score of 71 out of 100 (Safe). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has a safety score of 71/100, while the Durham Constabulary force area average is 24/100. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

25% of crimes recorded in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Durham Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

88 violent crimes were recorded in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) in the last 12 months — representing 38.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 56 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

The crime data for Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

You can compare Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.