Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL2 · Darlington
122
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Halnaby Ave has less crime — 122 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded notably higher crime than Halnaby Ave in April 2026 — 269 vs 122 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Aycliffe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 122 vs 269 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Great Aycliffe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Aycliffe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Halnaby Ave had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Halnaby Ave recorded fewer total crimes (122 vs 269).