Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
9
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 9 incidents in April 2026.
Shadforth recorded notably higher crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 9 vs 6 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Stocksfield has more Burglary (1) and Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Shadforth — 6 vs 9 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Stocksfield had more Burglary and Other crime. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 9).