Crime Rate in Stanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stanley

The total recorded crimes in Stanley, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stanley crime rate of 0.62 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stanley, encompassing approximately 174,000 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Stanley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • A693 with total crimes: 10
  • John Street with total crimes: 9
  • Duncombe Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Stanley?

To understand the safety of Stanley, we need to analyze Stanley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Stanley reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,090 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stanley witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Stanley experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,239 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stanley witnessed more crimes than 49 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Stanley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Stanley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Stanley has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 0.62 ranking 20th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Stanley crimes were 1,090. The crime rate of Stanley in 2024 was 6.36 (year) or 0.53 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stanley were around 1,239 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.75 (year) or 0.90 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Stanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (40 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (74 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 446 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202540
January 202532
December 202431
November 202437
October 202443
September 202440
August 202425
July 202435
June 202474
May 202430
April 202424

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202510
January 202517
December 20246
November 202411
October 202421
September 20249
August 202421
July 202420
June 202432
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20249
October 202412
September 20244
August 20249
July 20249
June 202422
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 118 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20258
January 202514
December 202419
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20259
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
August 20246
April 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Stanley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stanley postcode area is presented below.

1. A693 (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. John Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Duncombe Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Spen Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
5. Tyne Road East (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Aylward Place (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Beamishburn Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
8. Kiphill Court (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
9. Reynolds Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
10. Pentlands Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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