Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL4 · County Durham
140
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shildon has less crime — 140 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded notably higher crime than Shildon in April 2026 — 269 vs 140 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Aycliffe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (24). 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, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 140 vs 269 incidents. That is 48% 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 Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shildon recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 269).