Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 47, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while North Lodge has more Burglary (4). Blyth sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 47 vs 199 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while North Lodge had more Burglary. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 199).