Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE4 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
467
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
SR8 · County Durham
360
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Peterlee has less crime — 360 vs 467 incidents in March 2026.
Newcastle Upon Tyne saw somewhat more crime than Peterlee in March 2026 (467 vs 360 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newcastle Upon Tyne sees higher rates of Burglary (32), while Peterlee has more Shoplifting (78). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Peterlee recorded fewer crimes than Newcastle Upon Tyne — 360 vs 467 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Newcastle Upon Tyne is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne saw higher rates of Burglary while Peterlee had more Shoplifting. Overall, Peterlee recorded fewer total crimes (360 vs 467).