Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Burnhope has less crime — 132 vs 179 incidents in February 2026.
Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Burnhope in February 2026 (179 vs 132 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burnhope sees higher rates of Shoplifting (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, Burnhope recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 132 vs 179 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burnhope saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Burnhope recorded fewer total crimes (132 vs 179).