Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
334
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 334 incidents in April 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 — 334 incidents compared to 129, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (42), while Wansbeck has more Anti-social behaviour (37). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Peterlee — 129 vs 334 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Peterlee is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wansbeck had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 334).