Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DH8 · County Durham
221
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 221 incidents in April 2026.
Burnhope saw somewhat more crime than Ferryhill in April 2026 (221 vs 150 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ferryhill recorded fewer crimes than Burnhope — 150 vs 221 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Burnhope is above the national average.
In April 2026, Burnhope's top crime category was Anti-social behaviour (64 incidents) while Ferryhill's was Violence & sexual offences (57 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.