Durham vs Halnaby Ave — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Durham

DH1 · County Durham

359

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences96
  • Shoplifting68
  • Anti-social behaviour60

Halnaby Ave

DL2 · Darlington

122

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Anti-social behaviour41
  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Criminal damage & arson14

Halnaby Ave has less crime — 122 vs 359 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Durham recorded substantially more crime than Halnaby Ave in April 2026 — 359 incidents compared to 122, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Durham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (68), while Halnaby Ave has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Durham or Halnaby Ave safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 122 vs 359 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Durham is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Durham and Halnaby Ave?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Durham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Halnaby Ave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 359).

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