Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DL17 · County Durham
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
DH9 · County Durham
229
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ferryhill has less crime — 150 vs 229 incidents in April 2026.
Stanley recorded notably higher crime than Ferryhill in April 2026 — 229 vs 150 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferryhill sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (26), while Stanley has more Shoplifting (34). 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 Stanley — 150 vs 229 incidents. That is 34% fewer crimes. Stanley is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ferryhill saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stanley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ferryhill recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 229).