Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL5 · County Durham
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Colburn has less crime — 45 vs 222 incidents in February 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in February 2026 — 222 incidents compared to 45, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Great Aycliffe has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Colburn is below the national average while Great Aycliffe is above, making Colburn the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 45 vs 222 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Colburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Great Aycliffe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 222).