Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL1 · Darlington
624
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD8 · Bradford
605
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Queensbury has less crime — 605 vs 624 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington and Queensbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 624 and 605 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Queensbury has more Vehicle crime (49). 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 April 2026 Police data, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 605 vs 624 incidents. That is 3% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Queensbury had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Queensbury recorded fewer total crimes (605 vs 624).