Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL1 · Darlington
624
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 624 incidents in April 2026.
Darlington recorded substantially more crime than Ferryhill in April 2026 — 624 incidents compared to 150, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Darlington sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), 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, Ferryhill recorded fewer crimes than Darlington — 150 vs 624 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Darlington is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Darlington saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ferryhill had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferryhill recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 624).