Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL1 · Darlington
528
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD7 · Bradford
471
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Queensbury has less crime — 471 vs 528 incidents in February 2026.
Darlington and Queensbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 528 and 471 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (108) and Shoplifting (66), while Queensbury has more Criminal damage & arson (37) and Burglary (33). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 471 vs 528 incidents. That is 11% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 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 (471 vs 528).