Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
353
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
308
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Newburn has less crime — 308 vs 353 incidents in March 2026.
Durham and Newburn recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 353 and 308 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Newburn has more Criminal damage & arson (37). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Newburn recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 308 vs 353 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newburn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newburn recorded fewer total crimes (308 vs 353).