Durham vs Skeeby — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Durham

DH1 · County Durham

333

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences103
  • Anti-social behaviour74
  • Shoplifting39

Skeeby

DL10 · North Yorkshire

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour1

Skeeby has less crime — 1 vs 333 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Durham recorded substantially more crime than Skeeby in February 2026 — 333 incidents compared to 1, a 333.0x difference. Durham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Skeeby is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Durham or Skeeby safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Skeeby recorded fewer crimes than Durham — 1 vs 333 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Skeeby is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Durham and Skeeby?

In February 2026, Durham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (103 incidents) while Skeeby's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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