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Crime in Stanhope

Stanhope had 22 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 27 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 140th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 24% on the three months before.

DL13, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Stanhope

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27crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
140 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-24%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 8 Apr 16 May 3 Jun 8 Jul 11 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Stanhope. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence941%
anti-social behaviour732%
criminal damage29%
burglary29%
drugs15%
public order15%

Stanhope against County Durham

TypeStanhope per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence11.140.3▼ 44%
Burglary2.54–
Vehicle crime02.9–
Anti-social behaviour8.620.2–
Theft and robbery06.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Tow Law169.6▲ 28%
Wolsingham51.5▼ 7%
Stanhope27▼ 24%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Stanhope a safe area?

Stanhope had about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 140 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stanhope?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and criminal damage (2).