Crime Rate in Ferryhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferryhill

The total recorded crimes in Ferryhill, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 151 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferryhill crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Ferryhill, encompassing approximately 14,854 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (15.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
Ferryhill Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 23
  • Hackworth Street with total crimes: 8
  • Davy Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Ferryhill?

To understand the safety of Ferryhill, we need to analyze Ferryhill crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Ferryhill reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,781 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ferryhill witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Ferryhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,700 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ferryhill witnessed more crimes than 58 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Ferryhill has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Ferryhill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ferryhill has recorded 151 crimes with crime rate of 10.17 ranking 6th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Ferryhill crimes were 1,781. The crime rate of Ferryhill in 2024 was 119.90 (year) or 9.99 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ferryhill were around 1,700 crimes with yearly crime rate of 114.44 (year) or 9.54 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ferryhill)CrimesRank (Ferryhill)CrimesRank (Ferryhill)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Ferryhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (45 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 534 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202560
May 20251
April 202547
March 202545
February 202562
January 202534
December 202455
November 202443
October 202447
September 202446
August 202436

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 108 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 202412
August 20249

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202522
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 202414
November 20247
October 202413
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202520
April 202534
March 202517
February 202514
January 202519
December 202412
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202425

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20256
March 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 178 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202518
April 202519
March 202515
February 20257
January 202519
December 202420
November 202417
October 202415
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 69 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 205 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
April 202521
March 202522
February 20257
January 202523
December 202422
November 202414
October 202424
September 202429
August 202411

High Crime Locations Ferryhill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ferryhill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
2. Hackworth Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Davy Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Gordon Terrace (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Coniston Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. George Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
8. Kitchener Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bessemer Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Main Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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