Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE34 · South Tyneside
290
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stanley has less crime — 229 vs 290 incidents in April 2026.
South Tyneside saw somewhat more crime than Stanley in April 2026 (290 vs 229 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Stanley recorded fewer crimes than South Tyneside — 229 vs 290 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. South Tyneside is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, South Tyneside recorded 84 incidents of this type vs 80 in Stanley. Overall, Stanley had fewer total crimes (229 vs 290).