Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
143
crimes in March 2026
Near national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
308
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Burnhope has less crime — 143 vs 308 incidents in March 2026.
Newburn recorded notably higher crime than Burnhope in March 2026 — 308 vs 143 incidents. 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 308 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Newburn is above the national average.
In March 2026, Burnhope's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (36 incidents) while Newburn's was Anti-social behaviour (79 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.