Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL15 · County Durham
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 6, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (14) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Shadforth has more Other crime (1) and Vehicle crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 6 vs 72 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Shadforth had more Other crime and Vehicle crime. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 72).