Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL14 · County Durham
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stanley has less crime — 179 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And saw somewhat more crime than Stanley in February 2026 (241 vs 179 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), 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 Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 179 vs 241 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stanley recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 241).