Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL14 · County Durham
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 92 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in April 2026 — 305 incidents compared to 92, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (68), while North Lodge has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 92 vs 305 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while North Lodge had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 305).