Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE25 · North Tyneside
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Tyneside has less crime — 12 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope recorded substantially more crime than North Tyneside in April 2026 — 221 incidents compared to 12, a 18.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (30), while North Tyneside has more Shoplifting (2). Burnhope sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Tyneside is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Tyneside recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 12 vs 221 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. North Tyneside is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while North Tyneside had more Shoplifting. Overall, North Tyneside recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 221).