WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Ferryhill, County Durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Ferryhill, localized within County Durham.

Total Crimes

182
trending_up +11.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

148.81per 1k
trending_up +12.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

11,041

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences73
Criminal Damage & Arson29
Anti-social Behaviour23
Shoplifting13
Public Order12
Vehicle Crime9
Other Theft8
Burglary7
Other Crime3
Drug Offences3
Weapons Possession2

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 7Violence and sexual offences: 6Anti-social behaviour: 1
14
On or near Thirlmere Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 4Vehicle crime: 1
9
On or near Petrol Station Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Other theft: 2Burglary: 1
8
On or near Carlton Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 7
7
On or near Ravensworth Road Map
Shoplifting: 5Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
7
On or near Bertha Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 2
6
On or near High Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Burglary: 2
5
On or near Lambton Road Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4
4
On or near Broom Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Watt Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within County Durham district.

Local Rank

#55safest in County Durham

National Safety

Top 4%Riskiest

City Average

108.85per 1k

Local Policing

Spennymoor (Chilton Ward)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

ASB on an evening mainly in the area of Arthur Street and Albert Street. ASB around the Medical center and surrounding ,streets. Youths throwing objects and knocking on doors.

Issued: 28 Apr 2026

Status Update

Ongoing joint approach with DCC ASB Team to address identified persons/properties involved. Meetings with Partner agencies and the County council have taken place to address the issues updates to follow. Youths have been spoken to and action has been taken. Hotspot patrols are in place .

Actioned: 8 May 2026

Increased reports of off-road bikes in the area. Noise and bikes being driven in a dangerous and antisocial manner.

Issued: 28 Apr 2026

Status Update

Working with Partner agencies to restrict access. Promoting the reporting of off road bikes via Crimestoppers and live chat/101. Information gathering through regular patrol identified suspects that were reported. Information and Intelligence is being viewed and Patrols have increased in hotspot areas.

Actioned: 8 May 2026

Speeding around the school and the m.ain shopping areas .

Issued: 28 Apr 2026

Status Update

Speed watch sessions have been planned. Dates to be arranged. Speed watch was conducted on West Chilton terrace 8 drivers have received warning letters.

Actioned: 8 May 2026

Engagement Events

JUL8

PACT

meeting

Police and Community Together Meeting to discuss any concerns or issues in your local area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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New Chilton Catholic Club, Brooklyn Road, Chilton, County Durham.

AUG5

PACT

meeting

Police and Community Together Meeting to discuss any concerns or issues in your local area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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New Chilton Catholic Club, Brooklyn Road, Chilton, County Durham.

SEP2

PACT

meeting

Police and Community Together Meeting to discuss any concerns or issues in your local area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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New Chilton Catholic Club, Brooklyn Road, Chilton, County Durham.

SEP30

PACT

meeting

Police and Community Together Meeting to discuss any concerns or issues in your local area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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New Chilton Catholic Club, Brooklyn Road, Chilton, County Durham.

OCT28

PACT

meeting

Police and Community Together Meeting to discuss any concerns or issues in your local area.

schedule

6:00 PM — 8:00 PM

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New Chilton Catholic Club, Brooklyn Road, Chilton, County Durham.

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