Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DL14 · County Durham
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has less crime — 241 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham saw somewhat more crime than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And in February 2026 (333 vs 241 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 241 vs 333 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
In February 2026, Durham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (103 incidents) while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And's was Shoplifting (58 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.