Ferryhill Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ferryhill's crime rate in November 2025 reached 10.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.5% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This figure, while elevated, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.6% of all reported incidents (41 cases), a rate of 4.2 per 1,000 that is 63% above the UK average. Shoplifting followed with 19.8% of total crimes (20 cases), a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 that is 233% above the UK average, likely driven by the Black Friday shopping period and Bonfire Night events. Public order offences, at 9.9% (10 cases), also exceeded the UK average by 113%. These trends align with the area's character as a built-up urban centre within County Durham, where retail activity and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of property-related crimes. The darker evenings of November may have further amplified visibility challenges, influencing both shoplifting and public order incidents. However, the overall crime rate's position relative to the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions to address specific vulnerabilities in the area.

November 2025 brought notable reductions in certain crime categories, most shoplifting, which fell by 33.3% from 30 to 20 incidents. This decline may reflect heightened police presence during Black Friday shopping or increased retailer security measures. Burglary also saw a sharp 66.7% decrease, dropping from three to one incident, potentially linked to seasonal changes in home occupancy or improved domestic security. Conversely, violence and sexual offences increased by 17.1%, rising from 35 to 41 incidents. This category, already 63% above the UK average at 4.2 per 1,000, remains a critical concern for local authorities. Theft from the person and robbery both saw 100% increases, though these remain single-incident spikes. The sharp contrast between decreases in property crimes and increases in violent offences highlights shifting patterns in local crime dynamics.

Ferryhill's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 10.4 per 1,000 residents, a 17.9% decrease from the previous month's 12.7 per 1,000. This decline suggests a possible stabilization in local crime dynamics after a period of heightened activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing risk in their immediate surroundings. Over the course of November, one crime was reported for every 96 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population. This statistic, when considered alongside the area's population of 9,715, underscores the need for ongoing community engagement and policing efforts to maintain the downward trend observed this month.