Crime Rate in Spennymoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spennymoor

The total recorded crimes in Spennymoor, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 118 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spennymoor crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Spennymoor, encompassing approximately 12,730 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (40.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-51.61% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
Spennymoor Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Lyne Road with total crimes: 7
  • Jubilee Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Spennymoor?

To understand the safety of Spennymoor, we need to analyze Spennymoor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Spennymoor reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,255 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Spennymoor witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Spennymoor experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 938 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Spennymoor witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Spennymoor has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Spennymoor Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Spennymoor has recorded 118 crimes with crime rate of 9.27 ranking 16th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Spennymoor crimes were 1,255. The crime rate of Spennymoor in 2024 was 98.58 (year) or 8.21 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spennymoor were around 938 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.68 (year) or 6.14 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spennymoor)CrimesRank (Spennymoor)CrimesRank (Spennymoor)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Spennymoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (46 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 202422
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 157 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
April 202522
March 202517
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 202411
August 202415

A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202532
April 202536
March 202546
February 202530
January 202542
December 202444
November 202434
October 202435
September 202430
August 202432

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202531
April 202527
March 202515
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 202422
September 202418
August 202413

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202420
September 202411
August 20244

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20256
April 20258
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
April 20254
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Spennymoor in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Spennymoor postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lyne Road (Map)
Total7
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Jubilee Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. James Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rosa Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Atherton Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary4
7. Ash Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Moorside (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
9. Duncombe Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Clarence Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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