Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL13 · County Durham
3
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stanhope has less crime — 3 vs 6 incidents in February 2026.
Shadforth recorded notably higher crime than Stanhope in February 2026 — 6 vs 3 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Stanhope has more Anti-social behaviour (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Stanhope recorded fewer crimes than Shadforth — 3 vs 6 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Stanhope is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Other crime and Vehicle crime while Stanhope had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stanhope recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 6).