Great Aycliffe vs Yafforth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Great Aycliffe

DL5 · County Durham

269

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Anti-social behaviour75
  • Shoplifting32

Yafforth

DL7 · North Yorkshire

2

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1
  • Criminal damage & arson1

Yafforth has less crime — 2 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Great Aycliffe recorded substantially more crime than Yafforth in April 2026 — 269 incidents compared to 2, a 134.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great Aycliffe sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (75) and Shoplifting (32), while Yafforth has more Criminal damage & arson (1). Great Aycliffe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Yafforth is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Great Aycliffe or Yafforth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yafforth recorded fewer crimes than Great Aycliffe — 2 vs 269 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Yafforth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Great Aycliffe and Yafforth?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Great Aycliffe saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Yafforth had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Yafforth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 269).

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