Crime in Ferryhill, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,969 crimes were recorded in Ferryhill, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 167.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ferryhill, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in Ferryhill, County Durham
- Types of crime in Ferryhill, County Durham
- Ferryhill, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ferryhill, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ferryhill, County Durham
- Demographics of Ferryhill, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Ferryhill, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (762), criminal damage and arson (234) and anti-social behaviour (220) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 318th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Ferryhill, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,969 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 167.2 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,778 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ferryhill, County Durham peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,219 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,702). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,969 | 167.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,745 | 148.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,702 | 144.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,152 | 182.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,219 | 188.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,783 | 151.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,004 | 170.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,810 | 153.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,928 | 163.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 187 |
| July 2026 | 201 |
| June 2026 | 190 |
| May 2026 | 205 |
| April 2026 | 182 |
| March 2026 | 163 |
| February 2026 | 124 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 153 |
| November 2025 | 128 |
| October 2025 | 188 |
| September 2025 | 131 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ferryhill, County Durham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.9 times the national rate), other crime (2.5 times the national rate) and shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 48 to 100 and violence and sexual offences rose from 596 to 762, while burglary fell from 105 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 762 | 64.7 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 234 | 19.9 | 6.7 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 220 | 18.7 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 195 | 16.6 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Public order | 145 | 12.3 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 100 | 8.5 | 5.0 | +108% |
| Other theft | 89 | 7.6 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Burglary | 74 | 6.3 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Other crime | 63 | 5.3 | 2.1 | -15% |
| Drugs | 45 | 3.8 | 3.3 | +7% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Ferryhill, County Durham has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ferryhill, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton | 758 | 152.2 | -9% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | -3% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -24% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,483 | 95.0 | -43% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,140 | 96.2 | -42% |
| Sedgefield | 675 | 67.4 | -60% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | -4% |
| Aycliffe South | 2,596 | 163.6 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Ferryhill, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (204).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 204 |
| On or near High Street | 80 |
| On or near Ravensworth Road | 65 |
| On or near Hackworth Street | 53 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Main Street | 50 |
| On or near Kitchener Terrace | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Bertha Street | 41 |
| On or near Carlton Street | 41 |
Of the 1,749 crimes in Ferryhill, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 220 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 719 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 483 | 27.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 9.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 146 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 108 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Ferryhill, County Durham has an estimated population of 11,778 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%), fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ferryhill, County Durham average decile 2.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ferryhill, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ferryhill, County Durham a safe place to live?
Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 167.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 318th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ferryhill, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 762 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (234).
Is crime in Ferryhill, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ferryhill, County Durham was up 13% on the year before: 1,969 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,745 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ferryhill, County Durham?
About 11,778 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ferryhill, County Durham?
Ferryhill, County Durham is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.