Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL5 · County Durham
222
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
DL14 · County Durham
241
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great Aycliffe has less crime — 222 vs 241 incidents in February 2026.
Great Aycliffe and Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 222 and 241 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Aycliffe sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (23), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great Aycliffe recorded fewer crimes than Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 222 vs 241 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great Aycliffe saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Great Aycliffe recorded fewer total crimes (222 vs 241).