The safety score of Ferryhill, a BUA located in County Durham, is currently 69 out of 100, which is lower than the United Kingdom’s average safety score of 79. This difference is largely attributable to a higher crime rate within Ferryhill. Specifically, the crime rate in Ferryhill stands at 140.8 incidents per 1,000 residents. For context, the UK average is considerably lower, at 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents.
This disparity indicates that residents of Ferryhill experience crime at a rate significantly above the national average. Breaking this down further, Ferryhill has a violent crime rate of 49.7 per 1,000 people. While further data on the types of crimes committed isn’t available, the overall rate suggests a heightened risk compared to the UK average.
Comparing Ferryhill to its neighbouring areas provides some perspective. Chilton, also in County Durham, has a crime rate of 115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is still higher than the UK average but lower than Ferryhill's. Cornforth’s crime rate is 98.5 per 1,000 residents, again, below Ferryhill's. Interestingly, Kirk Merrington reports a crime rate of 0.0 per 1,000 residents, demonstrating a significant variation in safety across the region. Spennymoor, however, has a crime rate of 130.8 per 1,000 residents, closely mirroring Ferryhill's.
It’s important to note that safety scores and crime rates are just one aspect of assessing an area's overall wellbeing. Factors such as community cohesion, access to services, and perceived safety can also play a significant role in residents' experiences. The population of Ferryhill is 9715, meaning that while the crime rate is elevated, the overall number of incidents may not be overwhelmingly high, but the impact is disproportionately felt relative to the UK average.