Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH3 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL16 · County Durham
206
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
North Lodge has less crime — 92 vs 206 incidents in April 2026.
Spennymoor recorded notably higher crime than North Lodge in April 2026 — 206 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: North Lodge sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Spennymoor has more Violence & sexual offences (85). North Lodge is below the national average while Spennymoor is above, making North Lodge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Spennymoor — 92 vs 206 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, North Lodge saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Spennymoor had more Violence & sexual offences. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 206).