Crime in Stannington: statistics, rates and trends

937 crimes were recorded in Stannington in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 392 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stannington has the 2,834th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stannington was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,071 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (888). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stannington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in other theft (+107%) and anti-social behaviour (+15%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and vehicle crime (-47%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stannington

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stannington recorded 392 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stannington

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stannington recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 18.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stannington

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stannington recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stannington

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stannington recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stannington

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stannington recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stannington

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stannington recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stannington

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stannington recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stannington

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stannington recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stannington

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stannington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Stannington

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stannington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Stannington

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stannington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Stannington

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stannington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Stannington

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stannington recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Stannington

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stannington recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stannington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stannington.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stannington over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stannington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Stannington has an estimated population of 17,157. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stannington sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stannington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.