Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
385
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
BD17 · Bradford
159
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Queensbury has less crime — 159 vs 385 incidents in February 2026.
Darlington recorded notably higher crime than Queensbury in February 2026 — 385 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (53), while Queensbury has more Vehicle crime (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Queensbury recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 159 vs 385 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Queensbury had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Queensbury recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 385).