Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL14 · County Durham
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Colburn has less crime — 45 vs 243 incidents in February 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in February 2026 — 243 incidents compared to 45, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). Colburn is below the national average while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And 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 Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 45 vs 243 incidents. That is 81% 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 Criminal damage & arson while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 243).