Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL4 · County Durham
119
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Colburn has less crime — 45 vs 119 incidents in February 2026.
Shildon recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in February 2026 — 119 incidents compared to 45, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (3), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Shildon — 45 vs 119 incidents. That is 62% 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 Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (45 vs 119).