Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Blyth has less crime — 199 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in February 2026 (277 vs 199 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 199 vs 277 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 277).