Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (Central Stanley)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Peterlee (Peterlee) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Stanley (Central Stanley) Durham Constabulary

      Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (Central Stanley) Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Peterlee (Peterlee)
      Durham Constabulary
      3,164 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Stanley (Central Stanley)
      Durham Constabulary
      984 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      30.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterlee (Peterlee)
      B Stanley (Central Stanley)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,164
      984
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,839
      1,066
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.5%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      30.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterlee (Peterlee)
      B Stanley (Central Stanley)
      Violent Crime
      1,162 ↑9%
      314 ↓1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      557 ↑40%
      189 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓1%
      56 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓56%
      27 ↓27%
      Burglary
      75 ↓40%
      39 ↑15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↑5%
      99 ↑14%
      Drugs
      64 ↑19%
      21 ↑31%
      Public Order
      187 ↑5%
      66 ↓27%
      Robbery
      22 ↑83%
      9 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      391 ↑39%
      131 ↓22%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      1 ↓75%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑142%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      111 ↑4%
      23 ↑5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley (Central Stanley) is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterlee (Peterlee) safer than Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      Peterlee (Peterlee) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,164 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley (Central Stanley) has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 984 crimes. Stanley (Central Stanley) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      Peterlee (Peterlee) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley (Central Stanley) shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      In Peterlee (Peterlee), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,162 incidents). In Stanley (Central Stanley), it is Violent Crime (314 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      Peterlee (Peterlee) recorded 557 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley (Central Stanley) recorded 189. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      Violent crime in Peterlee (Peterlee) totalled 1,162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 314 in Stanley (Central Stanley). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peterlee (Peterlee) recorded 2,839 crimes (now 3,164, a change of +11.5%). Stanley (Central Stanley) recorded 1,066 crimes previously (now 984, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Peterlee (Peterlee) has a resolution rate of 30.6% and Stanley (Central Stanley) has 30.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      Peterlee (Peterlee) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Stanley (Central Stanley) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Peterlee (Peterlee) or Stanley (Central Stanley) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (Central Stanley). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.