Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL12 · County Durham
6
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cotherstone has less crime — 6 vs 140 incidents in April 2026.
Shildon recorded substantially more crime than Cotherstone in April 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 6, a 23.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cotherstone sees higher rates of Public order (1), while Shildon has more Anti-social behaviour (28) and 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, Cotherstone recorded fewer crimes than Shildon — 6 vs 140 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Cotherstone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cotherstone saw higher rates of Public order while Shildon had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cotherstone recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 140).