Newcastle Upon Tyne vs Stanley — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE3 · Newcastle Upon Tyne

183

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences46
  • Anti-social behaviour29
  • Shoplifting25

Stanley

DH9 · County Durham

224

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences82
  • Anti-social behaviour43
  • Shoplifting32

Newcastle Upon Tyne has less crime — 183 vs 224 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Stanley saw somewhat more crime than Newcastle Upon Tyne in March 2026 (224 vs 183 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stanley records significantly more (82 vs 46 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newcastle Upon Tyne or Stanley safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 183 vs 224 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Newcastle Upon Tyne and Stanley?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In March 2026, Newcastle Upon Tyne recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 82 in Stanley. Overall, Newcastle Upon Tyne had fewer total crimes (183 vs 224).

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