Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL16 · County Durham
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Spennymoor has less crime — 206 vs 455 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded notably higher crime than Spennymoor in April 2026 — 455 vs 206 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Spennymoor has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Spennymoor recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 206 vs 455 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Spennymoor had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Spennymoor recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 455).