Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL17 · County Durham
87
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DL4 · County Durham
119
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 87 vs 119 incidents in February 2026.
Shildon saw somewhat more crime than Ferryhill in February 2026 (119 vs 87 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferryhill sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Shildon has more Criminal damage & arson (22). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ferryhill recorded fewer crimes than Shildon — 87 vs 119 incidents. That is 27% fewer crimes. Ferryhill is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferryhill saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shildon had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ferryhill recorded fewer total crimes (87 vs 119).