Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
NE43 · Northumberland
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 2 vs 6 incidents in February 2026.
Shadforth recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in February 2026 — 6 incidents compared to 2, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shadforth sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (1) and Vehicle crime (1), while Stocksfield 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Shadforth — 2 vs 6 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shadforth saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime while Stocksfield had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 6).