Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (North West 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
      9/100
      Stanley (North West Stanley) Durham Constabulary

      Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (North West 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
      9/100
      High Crime
      Stanley (North West Stanley)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,524 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      23.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peterlee (Peterlee)
      B Stanley (North West Stanley)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,164
      1,524
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,839
      1,699
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.5%
      ↓10.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.6%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peterlee (Peterlee)
      B Stanley (North West Stanley)
      Violent Crime
      1,162 ↑9%
      537 ↓17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      557 ↑40%
      383 ↑33%
      Other Theft
      129 ↓1%
      82 ↑8%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓56%
      65 ↓8%
      Burglary
      75 ↓40%
      51 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      377 ↑5%
      180 ↓25%
      Drugs
      64 ↑19%
      31 ↓11%
      Public Order
      187 ↑5%
      95 ↓2%
      Robbery
      22 ↑83%
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      391 ↑39%
      42 ↓55%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓38%
      4 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑142%
      8 ↓43%
      Other Crime
      111 ↑4%
      43 ↓36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stanley (North West Stanley) is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peterlee (Peterlee) safer than Stanley (North West Stanley)?

      Peterlee (Peterlee) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,164 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley (North West Stanley) has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 1,524 crimes. Stanley (North West Stanley) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peterlee (Peterlee) vs Stanley (North West 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 (North West Stanley) shows -10.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Peterlee (Peterlee), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,162 incidents). In Stanley (North West Stanley), it is Violent Crime (537 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Peterlee (Peterlee) recorded 557 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley (North West Stanley) recorded 383. 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 (North West Stanley)?

      Violent crime in Peterlee (Peterlee) totalled 1,162 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 537 in Stanley (North West Stanley). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (North West 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 (North West Stanley) recorded 1,699 crimes previously (now 1,524, -10.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (North West 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 (North West Stanley) has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (North West Stanley)?

      Peterlee (Peterlee) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Stanley (North West 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 (North West 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 (North West Stanley) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Peterlee (Peterlee) and Stanley (North West 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.