Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR8 · County Durham
277
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 277 incidents in February 2026.
Peterlee recorded substantially more crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 277 incidents compared to 87, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Peterlee sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (33), while Wansbeck has more Public order (13). Peterlee 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 Peterlee — 87 vs 277 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Wansbeck is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Peterlee saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wansbeck had more Public order. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 277).