Durham vs Newburn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Durham

DH1 · County Durham

359

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Shoplifting68
  • Anti-social behaviour60

Newburn

NE15 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

171

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Shoplifting43
  • Violence & sexual offences38
  • Anti-social behaviour23

Newburn has less crime — 171 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Durham recorded notably higher crime than Newburn in April 2026 — 359 vs 171 incidents. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Durham or Newburn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 171 vs 359 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Durham and Newburn?

In April 2026, Durham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (96 incidents) while Newburn's was Shoplifting (43 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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