Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL1 · Darlington
624
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD24 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Langcliffe has less crime — 14 vs 624 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Langcliffe in April 2026 — 624 incidents compared to 14, a 44.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Langcliffe has more Public order (3). Darlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Langcliffe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Langcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 14 vs 624 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Langcliffe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Langcliffe had more Public order. Overall, Langcliffe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 624).