Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
385
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DL5 · County Durham
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Aycliffe has less crime — 222 vs 385 incidents in February 2026.
Darlington recorded notably higher crime than Great Aycliffe in February 2026 — 385 vs 222 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Great Aycliffe has more Criminal damage & arson (23). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Aycliffe recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 222 vs 385 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Great Aycliffe had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great Aycliffe recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 385).