Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 129 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Stanley recorded notably higher crime than Wansbeck in April 2026 — 229 vs 129 incidents. 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, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 129 vs 229 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.
In April 2026, Stanley's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (80 incidents) while Wansbeck's was Anti-social behaviour (37 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.