Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SR5 · Sunderland
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Castletown recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 236 incidents compared to 6, a 39.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Castletown sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (68) and Shoplifting (48), while Stocksfield has more Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1). Castletown sits above the national average for recorded crime while Stocksfield is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Castletown — 6 vs 236 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Castletown saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Stocksfield had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 236).