Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE45 · Northumberland
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Corbridge has less crime — 8 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Corbridge in February 2026 — 277 incidents compared to 8, a 34.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Corbridge sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Peterlee has more Criminal damage & arson (33). Corbridge is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making Corbridge the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Corbridge recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 8 vs 277 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Corbridge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Corbridge saw higher rates of Other crime while Peterlee had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Corbridge recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 277).