Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL16 · County Durham
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Spennymoor has less crime — 206 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe saw somewhat more crime than Spennymoor in April 2026 (269 vs 206 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Aycliffe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), 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 Great Aycliffe — 206 vs 269 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Great Aycliffe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Aycliffe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Spennymoor had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Spennymoor recorded fewer total crimes (206 vs 269).