Crime Rate in Ferryhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferryhill

The total recorded crimes in Ferryhill, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 129 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferryhill crime rate of 8.68 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-27.42% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (214.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
Ferryhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Main Street with total crimes: 7
  • Kitchener Terrace with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ferryhill has recorded 129 crimes with crime rate of 8.68 ranking 8th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Ferryhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (82 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20257
January 202519
December 202420
November 202417
October 202415
September 202418
August 202416
July 202423
June 202440
May 202424
April 202413

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202562
January 202534
December 202455
November 202443
October 202447
September 202446
August 202436
July 202453
June 202482
May 202480
April 202448

A total of 105 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20248
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202412
May 202414
April 202410

A total of 95 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 202414
November 20247
October 202413
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 202415

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202519
December 202412
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202425
July 202421
June 202422
May 202427
April 202417

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 202414
May 20244
April 202412

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 202414
September 202412
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 202418
April 202410

A total of 225 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 20257
January 202523
December 202422
November 202414
October 202424
September 202429
August 202411
July 202422
June 202424
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20257
December 20247
November 20247
October 20249
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 202410
April 20242

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ferryhill in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Main Street (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kitchener Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Hackworth Close (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
5. High Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. North Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Willow Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Market Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Morpeth Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Davy Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1

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