Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
NE37 · Sunderland
253
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stanley has less crime — 229 vs 253 incidents in April 2026.
Stanley and Washington recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 229 and 253 incidents respectively. 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 Washington — 229 vs 253 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Washington is above the national average.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Stanley recorded 80 incidents of this type vs 73 in Washington. Total crime levels were broadly similar.