Total Crime Rate
44.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Magnolia Walk area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Ferryhill , and the 502nd lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Magnolia Walk (DL16 7EP) in the last 12 months was 44.8 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 364.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Magnolia Walk (DL16 7EP), the main crime hotspot is near Albion Street. Police recorded 38 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ferryhill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Albion Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willow Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charhill Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hirst Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Albion Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Albion Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Albion Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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