Chilton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Chilton (County Durham) saw a crime rate of 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.1% above the UK average of 7.4. This built-up area within County Durham, likely a commuter hub or small town with mixed residential and commercial zones, experienced a notable shift in crime dynamics. Violent crimes (20 incidents) accounted for 31.8% of total crimes, closely matched by property crimes (19 incidents, 28.6% of total). The most prevalent category was anti-social behaviour, which occurred at 2.9 per 1,000 residents — 193% above the UK average. This stark divergence suggests local factors, such as community tensions or concentrated social activity in specific areas, may contribute to the imbalance. Seasonal context also plays a role: January’s post-holiday period typically sees reduced retail footfall, which may lower shoplifting rates but could also lead to increased anti-social behaviour as social interactions shift indoors. The area’s crime profile contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes are less dominant and anti-social behaviour is far less prevalent. This imbalance may reflect Chilton’s unique demographic or geographic characteristics, such as a higher proportion of younger residents or limited public spaces for community engagement. The data also highlights a consistent pattern of elevated anti-social behaviour, which could be linked to the area’s built-up nature, where confined spaces and higher population density may exacerbate such incidents.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%, from 9 to 18 incidents) and shoplifting (+100%, from 2 to 4), suggesting potential spikes in local tensions or seasonal disruptions. Violent crimes, however, fell by 23.1% (from 26 to 20), marking a significant drop that may reflect post-holiday lulls in alcohol-fueled conflicts or effective local interventions. Anti-social behaviour in Chilton remains 193% above the UK average, a striking figure that could indicate a concentrated issue in specific neighbourhoods or events. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose 100% to 2 incidents, linked to colder weather increasing vehicle-related activity or changes in parking patterns. For residents, the daily crime count of 2 incidents per day provides a tangible benchmark for assessing local safety. Public order offences fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), which might align with January’s shorter days reducing opportunities for such crimes. These shifts underscore the combination of seasonal rhythms and local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour and property crime emerging as key focal points for further analysis.

Chilton’s crime rate in January 2024 (10.0 per 1,000) remained stable compared to December’s 9.9 per 1,000, indicating a consistent level of activity over the winter months. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the persistent nature of local crime. When scaled to the population of 6,287 residents, this equates to one reported crime for every 100 residents over the course of the month — a monthly exposure rate that residents may find concerning when compared to broader UK trends. The area’s population size, though relatively small, amplifies the visibility of each incident, making even minor fluctuations in crime rates more pronounced. While Chilton’s violent crime rate (3.2 per 1,000) is 23% above the UK average for this category, its anti-social behaviour rate (2.9 per 1,000) dwarfs the national average by 193%, highlighting a stark local challenge. This disparity suggests that Chilton’s built-up environment, possibly with limited recreational spaces or high concentrations of social housing, may contribute to the elevated anti-social behaviour rates. The comparison also reveals that certain categories, like vehicle crime and public order offences, fall below UK averages, indicating areas where local conditions or policing strategies may be more effective.