Durham vs North Lodge — 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

North Lodge

DH3 · County Durham

92

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting23
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Criminal damage & arson13

North Lodge has less crime — 92 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Durham recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 92, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (96), while North Lodge has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Durham sits above the national average for recorded crime while North Lodge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Durham or North Lodge safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 92 vs 359 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Durham and North Lodge?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while North Lodge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 359).

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