Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE48 · Northumberland
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bellingham has less crime — 2 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope recorded substantially more crime than Bellingham in April 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 2, a 110.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bellingham sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Burnhope has more Violence & sexual offences (63) and Criminal damage & arson (30). Bellingham is below the national average while Burnhope is above, making Bellingham the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bellingham recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 2 vs 221 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bellingham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bellingham saw higher rates of Other theft while Burnhope had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bellingham recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 221).