Burnhope vs Dalton-le-Dale — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burnhope

DH8 · County Durham

221

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Anti-social behaviour64
  • Violence & sexual offences63
  • Criminal damage & arson30

Dalton-le-Dale

SR7 · County Durham

104

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences42
  • Anti-social behaviour18
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Dalton-le-Dale has less crime — 104 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Burnhope recorded notably higher crime than Dalton-le-Dale in April 2026 — 221 vs 104 incidents. Burnhope sits above the national average for recorded crime while Dalton-le-Dale is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burnhope or Dalton-le-Dale safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Dalton-le-Dale recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 104 vs 221 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Dalton-le-Dale is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burnhope and Dalton-le-Dale?

In April 2026, Burnhope's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) while Dalton-le-Dale's was Violence & sexual offences (42 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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