Ferryhill Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 104 residents in Ferryhill, one reported crime occurred in January 2026, translating the area’s crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 into a tangible measure of everyday risk. This rate is 41.2% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the unique challenges faced by this built-up area within County Durham. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (34 incidents, 36.6% of total), followed by shoplifting (16 incidents, 17.2%) and criminal damage and arson (15 incidents, 16.1%). These figures suggest a combination of local demographics, economic factors, and community dynamics. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall, shorter daylight hours, and fewer outdoor activities — likely contributes to the observed crime profile. While violent crime remains a significant concern, the sharp divergence from UK averages in categories like shoplifting and criminal damage highlights the need for targeted interventions. The area’s crime picture appears shaped by a combination of high-street retail presence, which may drive shoplifting, and potential socio-economic pressures that could contribute to property crimes. The overall rate, though elevated compared to the UK, reflects a mix of factors that are specific to Ferryhill’s built-up environment and its position within the broader regional context.

January 2026 saw marked shifts in crime patterns within Ferryhill, with public order offences doubling from 3 to 6 — a 100% increase — and vehicle crime emerging as a new category with three reported incidents. This rise in vehicle-related crime, though small in absolute terms, may reflect changes in local transportation patterns or increased visibility during shorter daylight hours. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 53.8%, from 13 to 6, potentially linked to the post-holiday lull and reduced foot traffic in retail areas. The breakdown of crimes reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: shoplifting in Ferryhill is 198% above the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 35% below. These divergences illustrate how local factors — such as the presence of high-street retail and community engagement initiatives — can shape crime trends differently than the UK average. For residents, the most immediate concern remains shoplifting, which accounts for 17.2% of all reported crimes and is concentrated in the area compared to the rest of the country.

Ferryhill's January 2026 crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents marks a 20.5% decrease from the previous month’s 12.0 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur in everyday life. When scaled to the population of 9,715, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 104 residents over the course of the month — a metric that illustrates the frequency of crime in a way that directly relates to individual risk. While the overall rate remains above the UK average, the decline from December suggests a possible seasonal influence, with the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity potentially contributing to the drop. This contrast between the monthly trend and the UK-wide context underscores the importance of local factors in shaping crime patterns, even within a built-up area like Ferryhill.