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Crime in Stanley

Stanley had 1,046 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 165.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 30th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 52% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

DH9, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Stanley

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165.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
30 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common333 in 3 months

Month by month

295 Apr 348 May 336 Jun 393 Jul 312 Aug 341 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence33332%
anti-social behaviour22121%
shoplifting14614%
criminal damage10910%
public order646%
theft515%
burglary353%
vehicle crime333%

Stanley against County Durham

TypeStanley per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence52.641.7▼ 3%
Burglary5.54.2▲ 35%
Vehicle crime5.22.8▼ 6%
Anti-social behaviour34.918.5▲ 30%
Theft and robbery9.66.3▲ 30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Kyo167.4▲ 3%
Stanley165.4▲ 7%
Quaking Houses156.5▼ 6%
Craghead146.2▲ 7%
Tanfield Lea109▲ 66%
Sleepy Valley107.5▲ 51%
Tantobie99.4▲ 40%
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 Stanley a safe area?

Stanley had about 165.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 30 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Stanley?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (333), followed by anti-social behaviour (221) and shoplifting (146).