Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DL14 · County Durham
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Burnhope has less crime — 132 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded notably higher crime than Burnhope in February 2026 — 241 vs 132 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Burnhope recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 132 vs 241 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above the national average.
In February 2026, Burnhope's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (49 incidents) while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And's was Shoplifting (58 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.