Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
BD24 · North Yorkshire
14
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Langcliffe has less crime — 14 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded substantially more crime than Langcliffe in April 2026 — 269 incidents compared to 14, a 19.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Aycliffe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Langcliffe has more Public order (3). Great Aycliffe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Langcliffe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Langcliffe recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 14 vs 269 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Langcliffe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Aycliffe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Langcliffe had more Public order. Overall, Langcliffe recorded fewer total crimes (14 vs 269).