Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR7 · County Durham
122
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DH3 · County Durham
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 122 incidents in February 2026.
Dalton-le-Dale recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 122 incidents compared to 47, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Dalton-le-Dale sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32) and Criminal damage & arson (20), while North Lodge has more Anti-social behaviour (7) and Burglary (4). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Dalton-le-Dale — 47 vs 122 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Dalton-le-Dale saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while North Lodge had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 122).