Crime Rate in Ferryhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ferryhill

The total recorded crimes in Ferryhill, County Durham, UK in January 2026 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ferryhill crime rate of 7.88 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-31.15% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Ferryhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Hackworth Street with total crimes: 7
  • Joseph Patterson Crescent 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 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 January 2026 the Ferryhill has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 7.88 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ferryhill)CrimesRank (Ferryhill)CrimesRank (Ferryhill)
Shildon and Dene Valley181 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate153 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont140 61,867 31,910 3
Woodhouse Close150 31,402 121,186 15
Peterlee East126 91,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town147 41,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley141 51,534 101,371 11
West Auckland121 101,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East118 111,570 81,443 7
Tudhoe138 71,195 211,036 24
Crook79 251,542 91,441 8
Horden130 81,274 161,139 18
Chester-le-Street West Central86 191,423 111,439 9
Coxhoe82 221,362 141,422 10
Craghead and South Moor70 331,102 271,265 12
Easington88 181,329 151,264 13
Murton100 141,362 131,154 17
Deerness105 131,206 19867 34
Stanley75 301,090 281,239 14
Dawdon100 151,005 291,093 19
Tanfield90 171,165 221,183 16
Willington and Hunwick91 161,230 181,056 20
Spennymoor77 271,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West72 311,205 201,046 22
Delves Lane84 20974 32936 31
Blackhalls71 321,144 241,053 21
Framwellgate and Newton Hall83 21985 301,008 26
Peterlee West80 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge67 371,158 23986 28
Brandon80 24965 331,007 27
Pelton79 261,138 251,022 25
Shotton and South Hetton75 281,120 26933 32
Deneside75 29612 45539 43
Annfield Plain56 39913 35928 33
Neville's Cross68 35932 34550 42
Leadgate and Medomsley70 34864 36708 38
Sherburn52 42782 39857 35
Sedgefield38 52620 43744 36
Sacriston68 36717 40635 39
Consett North53 41791 37741 37
Chilton56 40785 38472 46
Evenwood61 38468 49465 47
Esh and Witton Gilbert52 43642 41601 40
Coundon19 58546 47550 41
Consett South27 57626 42344 56
Lumley47 44551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 45617 44507 45
Wingate43 46334 58318 59
Tow Law40 47308 60351 55
Burnopfield and Dipton18 59451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West40 48480 48426 49
Seaham40 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South36 53429 52398 50
Chester-le-Street East27 56458 50386 53
Lanchester38 50358 56395 51
North Lodge38 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside28 55359 55394 52
Passfield28 54307 61342 57
Weardale18 60340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth16 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North6 63190 62203 62
Durham South7 62124 63101 63

Ferryhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (63 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202515
November 202514
October 202519
September 202520
August 202520
July 202523
June 202520
April 202534
March 202517
February 202514

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202642
December 202561
November 202554
October 202563
September 202552
August 202540
July 202558
June 202560
May 20251
April 202547
March 202545
February 202562

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
October 202512
September 20254
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 20255
July 20251
June 20256
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 114 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20268
December 20258
November 202511
October 202516
September 202513
August 202512
July 202514
June 202510
April 20258
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20257
November 20257
October 202510
September 20257
August 20256
July 20257
June 20255
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 183 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202619
December 202524
November 202511
October 202521
September 202515
August 202520
July 202514
June 202518
April 202519
March 202515
February 20257

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202616
December 202520
November 202523
October 202530
September 202511
August 202519
July 202517
June 202515
April 202521
March 202522
February 20257

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20253
November 20253
October 20256
September 20251
August 20252
July 20254
June 20254
April 20256
March 20251

A total of 73 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20256
November 20251
October 20255
September 20253
August 20258
July 20255
June 202522
April 20257
March 202510
February 20253

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
October 20252
August 20251

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
April 20252

High Crime Locations Ferryhill in January 2026

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
2. Hackworth Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Joseph Patterson Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. High Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Main Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
6. Bertha Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Bell Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Ravensworth Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
9. Kitchener Terrace (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Grasmere Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1

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