Crime in Ferryhill, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,923 crimes were recorded in Ferryhill, County Durham in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ferryhill, County Durham
- Questions about crime in Ferryhill, County Durham
- About this data
1,923 crimes were recorded in Ferryhill, County Durham in the 12 months to July 2026, 163.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 723 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ferryhill, County Durham has the 342nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ferryhill, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,923 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 163.3 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,778 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ferryhill, County Durham was highest in the year to July 2023 (2,213 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,730). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,923 | 163.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,730 | 146.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,745 | 148.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,213 | 187.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,183 | 185.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,782 | 151.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,997 | 169.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,791 | 152.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,913 | 162.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ferryhill, County Durham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+107%) and criminal damage and arson (+23%). The largest falls were in burglary (-24%) and other crime (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 723 | 61.4 | 1.79 | +22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 238 | 20.2 | 2.98 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 223 | 18.9 | 1.23 | -7% |
| Shoplifting | 196 | 16.6 | 2.01 | -6% |
| Public order | 142 | 12.1 | 1.81 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 93 | 7.9 | 1.60 | +107% |
| Other theft | 86 | 7.3 | 1.14 | -1% |
| Burglary | 76 | 6.5 | 1.82 | -24% |
| Other crime | 60 | 5.1 | 2.41 | -20% |
| Drugs | 44 | 3.7 | 1.14 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.6 | 1.66 | +138% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.9 | 0.55 | +175% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.50 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +300% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ferryhill, County Durham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 723 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (61.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 37.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ferryhill, County Durham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 238 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ferryhill, County Durham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 223 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ferryhill, County Durham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 196 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ferryhill, County Durham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ferryhill, County Durham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 107% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ferryhill, County Durham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ferryhill, County Durham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ferryhill, County Durham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ferryhill, County Durham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ferryhill, County Durham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ferryhill, County Durham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ferryhill, County Durham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ferryhill, County Durham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ferryhill, County Durham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ferryhill, County Durham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ferryhill, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton | 765 | 153.6 | -6% |
| Tudhoe | 1,718 | 160.0 | -2% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -22% |
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | 1,513 | 96.9 | -41% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,115 | 94.1 | -42% |
| Sedgefield | 678 | 67.7 | -59% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,979 | 161.2 | -1% |
| Aycliffe South | 2,589 | 163.1 | -0% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ferryhill, County Durham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 193 |
| On or near High Street | 76 |
| On or near Ravensworth Road | 66 |
| On or near Hackworth Street | 55 |
| On or near Main Street | 50 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 50 |
| On or near Carlton Street | 45 |
| On or near Kitchener Terrace | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Bertha Street | 39 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ferryhill, County Durham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 683 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 454 | 23.6% |
| Not recorded | 223 | 11.6% |
| Under investigation | 177 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 136 | 7.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 120 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% |
Ferryhill, County Durham has an estimated population of 11,778. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ferryhill, County Durham sits in decile 2.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ferryhill, County Durham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.2% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 22.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 45.4% |
Is Ferryhill, County Durham a safe place to live?
Ferryhill, County Durham recorded 163.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ferryhill, County Durham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 723 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (238).
Is crime in Ferryhill, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ferryhill, County Durham was up 11% on the year before: 1,923 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,730 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ferryhill, County Durham?
Ferryhill, County Durham is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ferryhill, County Durham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.