Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
359
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE42 · Northumberland
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Prudhoe has less crime — 80 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Prudhoe in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 80, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Prudhoe has more Criminal damage & arson (12). Durham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Prudhoe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Prudhoe recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 80 vs 359 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Prudhoe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Prudhoe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Prudhoe recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 359).