Total Crime Rate
67.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South View area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Ferryhill , and the 766th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around South View (DL16 7BN) in the last 12 months was 67.3 per 1,000 residents and was 56.0% lower than the Ferryhill average (152.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 175.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 39.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 225.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 44.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South View (DL16 7BN), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Albion Street, where police recorded 38 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Watson Street (15 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ferryhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Albion Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albion Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Albion Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Albion Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Abley Close | Offender given a caution |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Watson Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hirst Court | — |
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