Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
143
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
187
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
Burnhope has less crime — 143 vs 187 incidents in March 2026.
Newburn saw somewhat more crime than Burnhope in March 2026 (187 vs 143 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (15), while Newburn has more Shoplifting (46). 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 Newburn — 143 vs 187 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newburn had more Shoplifting. Overall, Burnhope recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 187).