Blackhall Colliery Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a continuation of Blackhall Colliery’s trend of lower-than-average crime rates, with the overall rate at 5.4 per 1,000 residents—28.9% below the UK average. This figure underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, particularly when compared to the national average of 7.6 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (19 incidents, 38.8% of total), followed by shoplifting (8 incidents, 16.3%) and burglary (5 incidents, 10.2%). The dominance of violent crime, while still below the UK average, may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and the presence of local amenities that attract a mix of residents and visitors. Seasonal factors, such as the darkening evenings of November and the timing of Bonfire Night, could have contributed to the slight increase in certain crimes, though the overall stability in the crime rate suggests that local policing and community initiatives may be maintaining a balance. The contrast between violent crime and property crime—where burglary and other crime exceeded UK averages—hints at specific challenges in securing properties, linked to the area’s post-industrial history and the distribution of housing stock. These patterns, when considered alongside the area’s limited urban density, illustrate a community where crime is infrequent but not entirely absent, requiring continued attention to targeted prevention strategies.

November 2024 saw a 40.0% reduction in anti-social behaviour, with reported incidents falling from five to three. This decline, coupled with a 33.3% decrease in shoplifting (from 12 to 8), reflects a notable shift in crime patterns. These decreases may be linked to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the absence of major events typically associated with higher anti-social activity. Conversely, other crime, drugs, and other theft all rose sharply: other crime surged by 300.0%, drugs by 100.0%, and other theft by 100.0%. These increases, though limited in scope, suggest potential shifts in criminal activity, possibly tied to the timing of Black Friday shopping or the influence of transient populations. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 38.8% of all reported crimes, a rate 19% below the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary and other crime exceeded UK averages by 94% and 135%, respectively, highlighting specific vulnerabilities in property crime despite the overall downward trend in the area’s crime profile.

Blackhall Colliery’s crime rate in November 2024 remained stable at 5.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the previous month, reflecting consistent levels of reported crime. Daily crime activity averaged two incidents per day, a figure that, while local to Blackhall Colliery, underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the area’s comparatively safer environment. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 9,128, suggests that the majority of residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with broader UK trends, where the average rate stands at 7.6 per 1,000. While Blackhall Colliery’s figures are not directly comparable to national averages due to differences in population density and local demographics, the local context—such as the area’s post-industrial character and limited urban density—likely contributes to this divergence. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, for most residents, crime remains a rare occurrence rather than a persistent concern.