Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR7 · County Durham
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 122 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded notably higher crime than Dalton-le-Dale in February 2026 — 199 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (45) and Public order (15), while Dalton-le-Dale has more Shoplifting (32) and Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 122 vs 199 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Dalton-le-Dale had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 199).