Easington Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Easington's crime rate of 13.1 per 1,000 residents in September 2024 places it 70.1% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national norms highlights a concentrated pattern of specific crime types. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.5% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (26.8%) and criminal damage and arson (15.9%). These figures align with the area's characteristics as a built-up district within County Durham, where high street retail activity may contribute to shoplifting rates and seasonal transitions could influence property crimes. The significant gap between Easington's rates and UK averages suggests localized factors—such as the proximity to educational institutions during the back-to-school period—may amplify certain crime types. While the overall rate remains elevated, the crime mix shows a distinct skew towards property-related offences, which contrasts with the UK profile where violent crime typically dominates. This imbalance could reflect the area's demographic composition or the presence of specific community vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of academic terms and shorter evenings—may also influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though these categories saw notable declines in September compared to earlier in the year.

September 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime and bicycle theft compared to August, with both categories rising from zero to two incidents. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, may signal shifting patterns in local transportation habits or targeted activity around newly introduced infrastructure. Conversely, public order offences fell by 80%, and anti-social behaviour dropped by 76.9%, suggesting a possible reduction in late-night disturbances during the month. These decreases may correlate with the seasonal shift as evenings draw in and the start of the academic year reduces foot traffic in certain areas. The area's shoplifting rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents—415% above the UK average—remains a striking outlier, reflecting the impact of retail activity in the built-up district. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, were 53% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area's population dynamics and local service provision. Residents may find the 76:1 resident-to-crime ratio (one crime per 76 residents over the month) a useful context for understanding their monthly exposure to crime in comparison to national benchmarks.

Easington's crime rate in September 2024 (13.1 per 1,000) marked a 28.7% decrease from August's rate of 18.4 per 1,000, indicating a notable downward trend. This reduction, while significant, still leaves the area's rate 70.1% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day in September, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 76 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while lower than the previous month, remains high relative to the UK average. The population context of 6,247 residents means that even relatively small absolute changes in crime numbers can have noticeable impacts on the local community. The 28.7% monthly decline suggests that interventions or natural seasonal shifts may have contributed to the reduction, though the area's overall crime rate remains well above national levels. This contrast between the monthly improvement and the persistent gap from UK averages underscores the need for sustained local efforts to address systemic crime drivers unique to Easington.