Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE23 · Northumberland
129
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Blyth has less crime — 129 vs 179 incidents in February 2026.
Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Blyth in February 2026 (179 vs 129 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Stanley has more Criminal damage & arson (26). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Blyth recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 129 vs 179 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Blyth recorded fewer total crimes (129 vs 179).