Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
16
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
SR8 · County Durham
360
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 16 vs 360 incidents in March 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in March 2026 — 360 incidents compared to 16, a 22.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Other theft (2), while Peterlee has more Violence & sexual offences (119) and Shoplifting (78). Haltwhistle is below the national average while Peterlee is above, making Haltwhistle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 16 vs 360 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Peterlee had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 360).