Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL5 · County Durham
269
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 269 incidents in April 2026.
Great Aycliffe recorded notably higher crime than Ferryhill in April 2026 — 269 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferryhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Great Aycliffe has more Shoplifting (32). 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 Great Aycliffe — 150 vs 269 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Great Aycliffe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferryhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Great Aycliffe had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferryhill recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 269).