Burnhope vs Yafforth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burnhope

DH8 · County Durham

132

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour26
  • Shoplifting15

Yafforth

DL7 · North Yorkshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Yafforth has less crime — 1 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burnhope recorded substantially more crime than Yafforth in February 2026 — 132 incidents compared to 1, a 132.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Burnhope records significantly more (49 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burnhope or Yafforth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Yafforth recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 1 vs 132 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Yafforth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burnhope and Yafforth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Burnhope recorded 49 incidents of this type vs 1 in Yafforth. Overall, Yafforth had fewer total crimes (1 vs 132).

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