Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Shildon has less crime — 140 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Stanley recorded notably higher crime than Shildon in April 2026 — 229 vs 140 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shildon sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (24), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 140 vs 229 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shildon saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shildon recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 229).