Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
194
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 194 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Blyth and Burnhope recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 194 and 221 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (22), while Burnhope has more Criminal damage & arson (30). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 194 vs 221 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Burnhope is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Burnhope had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (194 vs 221).