Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Shildon recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 54, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Shildon — 54 vs 140 incidents. That is 61% 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 Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 140).