Crime in Stanley (County Durham): statistics, rates and trends
3,159 crimes were recorded in Stanley (County Durham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stanley (County Durham) at a glance
- Crime trends in Stanley (County Durham)
- Types of crime in Stanley (County Durham)
- Stanley (County Durham) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Stanley (County Durham)
- Streets with the most crime in Stanley (County Durham)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stanley (County Durham)
- Population and deprivation in Stanley (County Durham)
- Questions about crime in Stanley (County Durham)
- About this data
3,159 crimes were recorded in Stanley (County Durham) in the 12 months to July 2026, 160.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,115 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Stanley (County Durham) has the 39th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stanley (County Durham) | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,159 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 160.0 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 19,742 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stanley (County Durham) was highest in the year to July 2023 (3,496 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,834). Over the whole period it rose 1%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,159 | 160.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,014 | 152.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,190 | 161.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,496 | 177.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,405 | 172.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,834 | 143.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,284 | 166.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,295 | 166.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,122 | 158.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 353 |
| June 2026 | 283 |
| May 2026 | 326 |
| April 2026 | 263 |
| March 2026 | 274 |
| February 2026 | 212 |
| January 2026 | 191 |
| December 2025 | 227 |
| November 2025 | 287 |
| October 2025 | 262 |
| September 2025 | 221 |
| August 2025 | 260 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stanley (County Durham) 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+24%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in drugs (-32%) and other theft (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,115 | 56.5 | 1.65 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 571 | 28.9 | 1.89 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 384 | 19.5 | 2.87 | +21% |
| Shoplifting | 378 | 19.1 | 2.31 | +12% |
| Public order | 202 | 10.2 | 1.54 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 120 | 6.1 | 1.23 | +24% |
| Other theft | 113 | 5.7 | 0.90 | -24% |
| Burglary | 92 | 4.7 | 1.32 | +19% |
| Other crime | 81 | 4.1 | 1.94 | -5% |
| Drugs | 41 | 2.1 | 0.64 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.3 | 1.36 | +4% |
| Robbery | 23 | 1.2 | 0.86 | +130% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.25 | -56% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stanley (County Durham)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 1,115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 35.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stanley (County Durham)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 571 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stanley (County Durham)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stanley (County Durham)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 12.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stanley (County Durham)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stanley (County Durham)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stanley (County Durham)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stanley (County Durham)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stanley (County Durham)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stanley (County Durham)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stanley (County Durham)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stanley (County Durham)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stanley (County Durham)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stanley (County Durham)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stanley (County Durham) recorded 4 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 down 56% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Stanley (County Durham), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stanley (County Durham).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1,084 | 133.1 | -17% |
| Pelton and Ouston | 584 | 95.6 | -40% |
| Sacriston | 586 | 110.7 | -31% |
| Chester-le-Street | 2,669 | 110.4 | -31% |
| Rowlands Gill | 352 | 63.0 | -61% |
| Birtley | 1,163 | 78.5 | -51% |
| Whickham | 1,438 | 92.6 | -42% |
| Consett | 2,719 | 96.1 | -40% |
2 areas within Stanley (County Durham), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stanley had the highest rate (181.7 per 1,000) and Craghead & South Moor the lowest (131.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley | Neighbourhood | 10,287 | 1,869 | 181.7 |
| Craghead & South Moor | Neighbourhood | 12,892 | 1,691 | 131.2 |
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 Stanley (County Durham) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stanley Bus Station | 245 |
| On or near A693 | 178 |
| On or near Parking Area | 138 |
| On or near Supermarket | 123 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 76 |
| On or near Front Street | 67 |
| On or near Woodland View | 60 |
| On or near John Street | 54 |
| On or near Beamish Street | 53 |
| On or near Ritson Street | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stanley (County Durham) 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,019 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 840 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 571 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 292 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 175 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 78 | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 33 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.7% |
Stanley (County Durham) has an estimated population of 19,742. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stanley (County Durham) sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.3% |
| Social rented homes | 25.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 33.4% |
Is Stanley (County Durham) a safe place to live?
Stanley (County Durham) recorded 160.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stanley (County Durham)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,115 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (571).
Is crime in Stanley (County Durham) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stanley (County Durham) was up 5% on the year before: 3,159 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,014 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stanley (County Durham)?
Stanley (County Durham) is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Stanley (County Durham). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.