Crime in Spennymoor: statistics, rates and trends
2,879 crimes were recorded in Spennymoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 160.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Spennymoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Spennymoor
- Types of crime in Spennymoor
- Spennymoor compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Spennymoor
- Streets with the most crime in Spennymoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Spennymoor
- Demographics of Spennymoor
- Questions about crime in Spennymoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,081), anti-social behaviour (453) and criminal damage and arson (376) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 41st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Spennymoor | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,879 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.5 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 17,938 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Spennymoor of any year here (2,879 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,879 | 160.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,530 | 141.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,190 | 122.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,291 | 127.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,456 | 136.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,028 | 113.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,422 | 135.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,105 | 117.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,184 | 121.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 252 |
| July 2026 | 261 |
| June 2026 | 257 |
| May 2026 | 239 |
| April 2026 | 227 |
| March 2026 | 281 |
| February 2026 | 234 |
| January 2026 | 200 |
| December 2025 | 220 |
| November 2025 | 219 |
| October 2025 | 256 |
| September 2025 | 233 |
Compared with England and Wales, Spennymoor recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.1 times the national rate), other crime (2.4 times the national rate) and drugs (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 155 to 220 and possession of weapons rose from 20 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,081 | 60.3 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 453 | 25.3 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 376 | 21.0 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 220 | 12.3 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 188 | 10.5 | 8.5 | +33% |
| Drugs | 127 | 7.1 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Other theft | 101 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Burglary | 91 | 5.1 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other crime | 91 | 5.1 | 2.1 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 82 | 4.6 | 5.0 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 1.5 | 1.0 | +35% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Spennymoor; the highest is Bishop Auckland (203.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Bowburn (110.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Spennymoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 1,489 | 177.0 | +10% |
| Brandon (County Durham) | 1,047 | 113.8 | -29% |
| Willington (County Durham) | 967 | 151.1 | -6% |
| Bowburn | 636 | 110.2 | -31% |
| Bishop Auckland | 4,394 | 203.7 | +27% |
| Shildon | 1,823 | 169.9 | +6% |
| Newton Aycliffe | 3,537 | 133.6 | -17% |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 755 | 117.1 | -27% |
Of the 2 areas within Spennymoor, Tudhoe had the highest crime rate (162.4 per 1,000) and Spennymoor the lowest (126.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tudhoe | Neighbourhood | 10,740 | 1,744 | 162.4 |
| Spennymoor | Neighbourhood | 10,754 | 1,365 | 126.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Spennymoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Meadowfield Avenue” (280).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Meadowfield Avenue | 280 |
| On or near Supermarket | 179 |
| On or near Parking Area | 110 |
| On or near Cheapside | 93 |
| On or near Bishop'S Close | 57 |
| On or near James Street | 56 |
| On or near Dickens Street | 54 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant Court | 54 |
| On or near Clarence Street | 45 |
| On or near Thomas Street | 42 |
Of the 2,426 crimes in Spennymoor with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 453 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,050 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 538 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 240 | 9.9% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 232 | 9.6% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 113 | 4.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 76 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 34 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 27 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 26 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 25 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Spennymoor has an estimated population of 17,938 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer students (4.9%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Spennymoor average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Spennymoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Spennymoor a safe place to live?
Spennymoor recorded 160.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 41st of the 1,390 towns 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,081 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (453).
Is crime in Spennymoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Spennymoor was up 14% on the year before: 2,879 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,530 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Spennymoor?
About 17,938 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Spennymoor?
Spennymoor 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.