Ferryhill Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ferryhill's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a striking balance between violent and property crimes, with both categories contributing nearly equally to the overall rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents—58.0% above the UK average. This built-up area within County Durham experiences a combination of urban dynamics, where 48 violent crimes (including sexual offences) and 47 property crimes (such as burglary and shoplifting) dominate the landscape. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences, at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, is 71% above the UK average, suggesting a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal crime in this community. Meanwhile, property crimes such as burglary (1.5 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.3 per 1,000) are also significantly elevated, with burglary alone 436% above the UK rate. This imbalance may partly explain the area's elevated overall crime rate, reflecting the influence of local factors such as high foot traffic in commercial zones and the proximity to transport hubs. Seasonal context adds another layer: as June marks the start of summer, longer evenings and increased tourism may contribute to higher rates of public order offences and anti-social behaviour. However, the data also shows that anti-social behaviour, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, is 23% below the UK average, indicating a potential contrast with other areas of similar size. This mix of crime types suggests a need for targeted interventions that address both community safety and the specific vulnerabilities of Ferryhill's built-up environment.

June 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with shoplifting surging by 225% (from 4 to 13 incidents) and burglary increasing by 150% (from 6 to 15). These rises align with the start of summer, when retail activity intensifies and foot traffic in Ferryhill's commercial areas likely increases. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 60.7% (from 28 to 11), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in community behaviour or the impact of local initiatives during the early summer period. The data also highlights Ferryhill's stark divergence from UK averages: violence and sexual offences are 71% above the national rate, while burglary is 436% above, underscoring the area's unique challenges. Shoplifting's 106% increase above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) reinforces concerns about retail crime in this built-up area. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), a decline that may be attributed to reduced parking congestion during the summer months. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Ferryhill, where local conditions and seasonal factors interact to create distinct patterns.

Ferryhill's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by just 1.6% from 13.0 to 12.8 per 1,000 residents. This minor fluctuation suggests that the area's overall crime environment has not shifted dramatically over the short term. On a daily basis, Ferryhill recorded approximately 4 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while routine, reflects the persistent nature of crime in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 9,715 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 78 residents—a statistic that highlights the frequency of crime in a relatively small community. Comparing this to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Ferryhill's elevated rate underscores the need for targeted local strategies. While the previous month's rate was marginally higher, the consistency in crime levels indicates that underlying factors—such as the area's urban character and proximity to transport networks—continue to shape the local crime picture. These comparisons provide residents with a clearer understanding of their risk relative to both national trends and the immediate past, enabling more informed community engagement and safety planning.