Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
353
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
467
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Durham has less crime — 353 vs 467 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Durham in March 2026 (467 vs 353 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (44), while Newcastle Upon Tyne has more Burglary (32). 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, Durham recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 353 vs 467 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newcastle Upon Tyne had more Burglary. Overall, Durham recorded fewer total crimes (353 vs 467).