Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 269 incidents compared to 54, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Great Aycliffe has more Shoplifting (32). 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 April 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 54 vs 269 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Colburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Drugs while Great Aycliffe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 269).