Crime Rate in Spennymoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spennymoor

The total recorded crimes in Spennymoor, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 110 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spennymoor crime rate of 8.64 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Spennymoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albion Street with total crimes: 8
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ash Grove 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Spennymoor has recorded 110 crimes with crime rate of 8.64 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Spennymoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202515
January 202510
December 202410
November 202412
October 202422
September 202418
August 202413
July 202414
June 202428
May 202416
April 202421

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 20259
December 20249
November 202417
October 202414
September 202411
August 202415
July 202412
June 202424
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202530
January 202542
December 202444
November 202434
October 202435
September 202430
August 202432
July 202428
June 202450
May 202444
April 202439

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 202412
May 202413
April 20249

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 202422
October 20248
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 81 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202420
September 202411
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 152 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 20249
October 202410
September 202414
August 202410
July 20248
June 202432
May 202414
April 202418

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Spennymoor in March 2025

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

1. Albion Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Clarence Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Ash Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Farnley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. James Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting1
6. Chestnut Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Dickens Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
8. North Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
10. West Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Robbery1

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