Darlington vs Queensbury — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Darlington

DL1 · Darlington

624

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences161
  • Anti-social behaviour152
  • Shoplifting88

Queensbury

BD15 · Bradford

148

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Criminal damage & arson20
  • Burglary14

Queensbury has less crime — 148 vs 624 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Queensbury in April 2026 — 624 incidents compared to 148, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (152) and Shoplifting (88), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (20) and Burglary (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darlington or Queensbury safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 148 vs 624 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Darlington and Queensbury?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Queensbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Burglary. Overall, Queensbury recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 624).

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