Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DL14 · County Durham
305
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 305 incidents in April 2026.
Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And recorded notably higher crime than Ferryhill in April 2026 — 305 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferryhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And has more Shoplifting (58). 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 Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And — 150 vs 305 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferryhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Lcp Stanhope and Wolsingham Parishes And had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferryhill recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 305).