Crime in Spennymoor, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,365 crimes were recorded in Spennymoor, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 126.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Spennymoor, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Spennymoor, County Durham
- Types of crime in Spennymoor, County Durham
- Spennymoor, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Spennymoor, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spennymoor, County Durham
- Demographics of Spennymoor, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Spennymoor, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (514), anti-social behaviour (226) and criminal damage and arson (166) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Spennymoor, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,365 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 126.9 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 10,754 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Spennymoor, County Durham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,413 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,133). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 5%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,365 | 126.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,333 | 124.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,237 | 115.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,215 | 113.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,256 | 116.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,133 | 105.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,413 | 131.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,267 | 117.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,303 | 121.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 115 |
| July 2026 | 135 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 129 |
| April 2026 | 119 |
| March 2026 | 128 |
| February 2026 | 92 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 115 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
Compared with England and Wales, Spennymoor, County Durham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.1 times the national rate) and public order (52% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (47% below). On the year before, public order rose from 80 to 109 and other crime rose from 39 to 47, while other theft fell from 56 to 37 and burglary fell from 72 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 514 | 47.8 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 226 | 21.0 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 166 | 15.4 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 109 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 7.8 | 8.5 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 5.6 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Burglary | 57 | 5.3 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 47 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -34% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Spennymoor, County Durham; the highest is Bishop Auckland, County Durham (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Bowburn & Coxhoe (95.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spennymoor, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | +28% |
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +32% |
| Chilton | 758 | 152.2 | +20% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | +4% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | +26% |
| Bishop Auckland | 3,238 | 194.8 | +54% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | -13% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Spennymoor, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (85).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 85 |
| On or near James Street | 56 |
| On or near Dickens Street | 54 |
| On or near Clarence Street | 45 |
| On or near Baff Street | 38 |
| On or near Moorside | 38 |
| On or near Rosa Street | 37 |
| On or near West Terrace | 34 |
| On or near Heather Grove | 33 |
| On or near North Street | 33 |
Of the 1,139 crimes in Spennymoor, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 226 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 542 | 47.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 293 | 25.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Spennymoor, County Durham has an estimated population of 10,754 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%), more social housing (21%, against 17%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Spennymoor, County Durham average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Spennymoor, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 21.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Spennymoor, County Durham a safe place to live?
Spennymoor, County Durham recorded 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 737th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Spennymoor, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 514 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (226).
Is crime in Spennymoor, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spennymoor, County Durham was up 2% on the year before: 1,365 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,333 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Spennymoor, County Durham?
About 10,754 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Spennymoor, County Durham?
Spennymoor, County Durham is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.