Ferryhill vs Shildon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ferryhill

DL17 · County Durham

150

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences57
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Anti-social behaviour20

Shildon

DL4 · County Durham

140

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences52
  • Anti-social behaviour28
  • Criminal damage & arson24

Shildon has less crime — 140 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ferryhill and Shildon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 150 and 140 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ferryhill or Shildon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shildon recorded fewer crimes than Ferryhill — 140 vs 150 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Ferryhill and Shildon?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ferryhill recorded 57 incidents of this type vs 52 in Shildon. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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