Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
352
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Peterlee has less crime — 334 vs 352 incidents in April 2026.
Blyth and Peterlee recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 352 and 334 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (83), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (42). 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 April 2026 Police data, Peterlee recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 334 vs 352 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Peterlee recorded fewer total crimes (334 vs 352).