Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL9 · North Yorkshire
54
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Colburn has less crime — 54 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Ferryhill recorded substantially more crime than Colburn in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 54, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Colburn sees higher rates of Drugs (3), while Ferryhill has more Criminal damage & arson (26). 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, Colburn recorded fewer crimes than Ferryhill — 54 vs 150 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Colburn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Colburn saw higher rates of Drugs while Ferryhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Colburn recorded fewer total crimes (54 vs 150).