Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD5 · Bradford
722
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Darlington has less crime — 455 vs 722 incidents in April 2026.
Queensbury recorded notably higher crime than Darlington in April 2026 — 722 vs 455 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Queensbury has more Public order (61). 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, Darlington recorded fewer crimes than Queensbury — 455 vs 722 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Queensbury 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 Public order. Overall, Darlington recorded fewer total crimes (455 vs 722).