Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) safer than Warton - Lancaster?
Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 983 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster?
Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?
In Spennymoor (Chilton Ward), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (338 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?
Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) vs Warton - Lancaster?
Violent crime in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) totalled 338 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) recorded 918 crimes (now 983, a change of +7.1%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) has a resolution rate of 15.6% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?
Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Warton - Lancaster is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) or Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spennymoor (Chilton Ward) and Warton - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.