Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH3 · County Durham
47
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
North Lodge has less crime — 47 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than North Lodge in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 47, a 7.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while North Lodge has more Burglary (4). Durham 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 February 2026 Police data, North Lodge recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 47 vs 333 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. North Lodge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while North Lodge had more Burglary. Overall, North Lodge recorded fewer total crimes (47 vs 333).