Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Stanley recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 229 incidents compared to 54, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (34). Colburn is below the national average while Stanley 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 Stanley — 54 vs 229 incidents. That is 76% 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 Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 229).