Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE13 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
36
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DH9 · County Durham
224
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Brunswick has less crime — 36 vs 224 incidents in March 2026.
Stanley recorded substantially more crime than Brunswick in March 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 36, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Brunswick sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (32). Brunswick is below the national average while Stanley is above, making Brunswick the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Brunswick recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 36 vs 224 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Brunswick is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Brunswick saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Brunswick recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 224).