Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE49 · Northumberland
16
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DH9 · County Durham
224
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Haltwhistle has less crime — 16 vs 224 incidents in March 2026.
Stanley recorded substantially more crime than Haltwhistle in March 2026 — 224 incidents compared to 16, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Haltwhistle sees higher rates of Other crime (3) and Other theft (2), while Stanley has more Violence & sexual offences (82) and Shoplifting (32). Haltwhistle is below the national average while Stanley is above, making Haltwhistle the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Haltwhistle recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 16 vs 224 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Haltwhistle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Haltwhistle saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Stanley had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Haltwhistle recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 224).