Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
333
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH9 · County Durham
179
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Stanley has less crime — 179 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded notably higher crime than Stanley in February 2026 — 333 vs 179 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (39), while Stanley has more Criminal damage & arson (26). 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, Stanley recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 179 vs 333 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stanley had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stanley recorded fewer total crimes (179 vs 333).