Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL3 · Darlington
455
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shildon has less crime — 140 vs 455 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Shildon in April 2026 — 455 incidents compared to 140, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (24). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 140 vs 455 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shildon recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 455).