Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE24 · Northumberland
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stanley has less crime — 179 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Blyth and Stanley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 199 and 179 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Blyth sees higher rates of Public order (15), 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, Stanley recorded fewer crimes than Blyth — 179 vs 199 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Blyth is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Blyth saw higher rates of Public order while Stanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stanley recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 199).