Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 338 incidents compared to 87, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Wansbeck has more Public order (13). Durham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wansbeck is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 87 vs 338 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Wansbeck is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Wansbeck had more Public order. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 338).