Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL1 · Darlington
528
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DH6 · County Durham
6
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shadforth has less crime — 6 vs 528 incidents in February 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Shadforth in February 2026 — 528 incidents compared to 6, a 88.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (108) and Shoplifting (66), while Shadforth has more Criminal damage & arson (1) and Vehicle crime (1). Darlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Shadforth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shadforth recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 6 vs 528 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Shadforth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Shadforth had more Criminal damage & arson and Vehicle crime. Overall, Shadforth recorded fewer total crimes (6 vs 528).