Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE5 · Newcastle Upon Tyne
308
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
DH9 · County Durham
224
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Stanley has less crime — 224 vs 308 incidents in March 2026.
Newburn saw somewhat more crime than Stanley in March 2026 (308 vs 224 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newburn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (37), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (32). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Stanley recorded fewer crimes than Newburn — 224 vs 308 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Newburn is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Newburn saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Stanley recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 308).