Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH1 · County Durham
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DL2 · Darlington
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Halnaby Ave has less crime — 83 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Durham recorded substantially more crime than Halnaby Ave in February 2026 — 338 incidents compared to 83, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (41), while Halnaby Ave has more Criminal damage & arson (10). Durham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Halnaby Ave is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 83 vs 338 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Halnaby Ave is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Halnaby Ave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 338).