Ferryhill Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ferryhill's crime profile in April 2025 reflects a marked departure from national trends, with an overall crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents—66.2% above the UK average of 7.7. This places the built-up area within County Durham among the most crime-affected regions in the country. The data reveals a stark dominance of violent and property-related crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and shoplifting (16.9%). These figures suggest a combination of factors, including the area's urban character and seasonal dynamics. April, with its Easter holidays and transition to spring, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity and congregation in public spaces, which may have amplified opportunities for crime. The high rates of shoplifting—233% above the UK average—could be attributed to Ferryhill's retail presence, a common driver of such offences in urban centres. Similarly, anti-social behaviour's 80% above-average rate may reflect the pressures of transient populations or insufficient community policing in key areas. While direct causation, these patterns are consistent with the area's profile as a built-up region with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The seasonal context of Easter, which often brings temporary population surges and altered routines, may have further exacerbated these trends. However, the significant decline in burglary and vehicle crime—down 80% and 66.7%, respectively—suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal lulls may have temporarily mitigated certain risks. This snapshot of April's crime profile highlights both persistent challenges and areas where local efforts may be yielding results.

April 2025 saw a stark increase in drug-related crimes, which doubled from zero to six incidents—a 100% rise. This surge, coupled with a 100% increase in theft from the person and possession of weapons, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday period. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both declined sharply, with burglary falling by 80% and vehicle crime dropping by two-thirds, possibly due to reduced foot traffic in residential areas during the Easter break. The area's crime mix also reveals significant disparities compared to the UK average: shoplifting alone is 233% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour and violence are 80% and 53% above, respectively. These figures indicate a concentrated challenge in addressing property-related and public order crimes, which together account for 48.5% of all incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in drug-related crimes particularly concerning, as this category now constitutes 4.8% of all reported crimes in Ferryhill.

Ferryhill's crime rate rose to 12.8 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, marking an 18.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 10.8. This places the area significantly above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small built-up area. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 78 residents over the course of the month—a rate that highlights the density of incidents relative to Ferryhill's size. The shift in crime patterns may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during the Easter period, though local factors like community events or environmental changes could also play a role. This monthly exposure rate, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides residents with a concrete measure of their risk profile.