Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL1 · Darlington
528
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stanley has less crime — 179 vs 528 incidents in February 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Stanley in February 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 179, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66), 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 Darlington — 179 vs 528 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stanley recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 528).