Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD13 · Bradford
62
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Queensbury has less crime — 62 vs 455 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Queensbury in April 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 62, a 7.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Queensbury has more Public order (8). Darlington sits above the national average for recorded crime while Queensbury is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 62 vs 455 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Queensbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Queensbury had more Public order. Overall, Queensbury recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 455).