Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
NE22 · Northumberland
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wansbeck has less crime — 87 vs 179 incidents in February 2026.
Stanley recorded notably higher crime than Wansbeck in February 2026 — 179 vs 87 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stanley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Wansbeck has more Public order (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wansbeck recorded fewer crimes than Stanley — 87 vs 179 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Wansbeck is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Stanley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wansbeck had more Public order. Overall, Wansbeck recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 179).