Darlington vs Yafforth — 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

Yafforth

DL7 · North Yorkshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Yafforth has less crime — 2 vs 624 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Yafforth in April 2026 — 624 incidents compared to 2, a 312.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (152) and Shoplifting (88), while Yafforth has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Darlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Yafforth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Darlington or Yafforth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yafforth recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 2 vs 624 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Yafforth is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Yafforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yafforth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 624).

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