Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 92 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope recorded notably higher crime than North Lodge in April 2026 — 221 vs 92 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (63), while North Lodge has more Shoplifting (23). Burnhope sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 92 vs 221 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while North Lodge had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 221).