Annfield Plain Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Annfield Plain’s crime picture in June 2024, accounting for 46.3% of all reported incidents and standing at 4.6 per 1,000 residents—67% above the UK average. This category’s sharp rise, combined with a 100% increase in possession of weapons, underscores a concerning shift toward more severe criminal activity. The overall crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents places Annfield Plain 22% above the UK average, a gap that reflects the area’s specific challenges. While property crimes remained relatively low (19 total, or 23.8% of all offences), the breakdown reveals stark contrasts: criminal damage and arson (16.3% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (15.0%) were high compared to national figures. These trends may be influenced by the summer season, which typically sees increased social activity and longer evenings in built-up areas. However, the relatively low rates of shoplifting (52% below the UK average) and public order offences (18% below) suggest that not all crime patterns align with broader seasonal trends. The area’s crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of local dynamics, including potential pressures from community tensions and the need for targeted interventions to address violence and property damage.

June 2024 saw a 37.0% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 27 to 37 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100.0% surge in possession of weapons (from 1 to 2 cases), suggests a shift in the crime profile toward more severe offences. Conversely, burglary dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and other theft fell by 50.0% (from 6 to 3), indicating possible improvements in security measures or reduced opportunities for property crime. The category of criminal damage and arson stood out as 162% above the UK average, a stark contrast to public order offences, which were 18% below the national rate. These fluctuations highlight the uneven nature of crime trends, with some categories defying broader patterns. For residents, the drop in burglary may signal a tangible benefit of local initiatives, though the rise in violence warrants continued vigilance.

Annfield Plain's crime rate in June 2024 (10.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 7.0% decline from the previous month’s rate of 10.7 per 1,000, marking a modest but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes each day, a figure that reflects the local context of a built-up area within County Durham. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents over the course of June—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate is higher than the UK average, yet the month-on-month reduction suggests potential effectiveness of local measures or seasonal factors. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate remains elevated, the absolute number of crimes (80) is manageable within the area’s demographic profile. This comparison underscores the importance of tracking trends over time rather than relying on isolated figures to gauge safety.