Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
143
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NE8 · Gateshead
378
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Burnhope has less crime — 143 vs 378 incidents in March 2026.
Gateshead recorded substantially more crime than Burnhope in March 2026 — 378 incidents compared to 143, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Gateshead has more Public order (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Burnhope recorded fewer crimes than Gateshead — 143 vs 378 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Gateshead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Gateshead had more Public order. Overall, Burnhope recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 378).