Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
NE43 · Northumberland
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
NE22 · Northumberland
129
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Stocksfield has less crime — 6 vs 129 incidents in April 2026.
Wansbeck recorded substantially more crime than Stocksfield in April 2026 — 129 incidents compared to 6, a 21.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Stocksfield sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Wansbeck has more Anti-social behaviour (37) and Violence & sexual offences (32). 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, Stocksfield recorded fewer crimes than Wansbeck — 6 vs 129 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Stocksfield is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Stocksfield saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Wansbeck had more Anti-social behaviour and Violence & sexual offences. Overall, Stocksfield recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 129).