Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL14 · County Durham
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Burnhope has less crime — 221 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And saw somewhat more crime than Burnhope in April 2026 (305 vs 221 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). 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, Burnhope recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 221 vs 305 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burnhope recorded fewer total crimes (221 vs 305).