Pelton and Ouston Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Burglary rates in Pelton and Ouston during June 2024 stood at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 300% higher than the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark outlier contrasts with the area's overall crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 — 6.1% below the UK average of 8.2. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (39.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.6%) and burglary (15.2%). These figures may partly reflect the area's built-up character, where housing density and proximity to transport routes could create conditions conducive to property crime. June, as the start of summer, saw increased foot traffic and activity in local amenities, contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the burglary spike remains unexplained by seasonal factors alone, suggesting other local dynamics at play. Violent crime, though slightly above the UK average, was balanced by lower rates in categories like vehicle crime and public order offences, which were 33% and 18% below national levels respectively. This mixed profile illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in a rural-adjacent built-up area, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may moderate some risks while leaving others unaddressed.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+200%), vehicle crime (+100%), and burglary (+100%) compared to May. These jumps, particularly in burglary, may indicate targeted activity or shifts in criminal behaviour during the summer months. Conversely, other theft decreased by 75% and criminal damage/arson by 62.5%, suggesting seasonal fluctuations in certain crime types. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 — 9% above the UK average. This aligns with the area's demographic profile as a commuter hub, where transient populations and social interactions in public spaces could drive such incidents. The contrast between burglary's 300% surge and vehicle crime's 33% deficit highlights uneven pressures on property crime. Residents might find the 18% reduction in public order offences notable, as it suggests potential effectiveness of local initiatives or natural seasonal declines in alcohol-related incidents. However, the absence of comparable data on policing interventions or community programmes means these trends must be viewed with caution.

The crime rate in June 2024 (7.7 per 1,000) marked a 7.0% increase from May's 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, Pelton and Ouston experienced roughly two crimes per day in June, a figure consistent with the area's low population density of 6,009 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents — a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively low risk compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the 300% increase in burglary compared to the UK average becomes more striking, as it represents seven incidents in a community of under 6,000 people. This contrasts with the 18% reduction in public order offences, which may reflect improved community engagement or reduced alcohol consumption during the early summer. The 6.1% gap below the UK average overall crime rate highlights Pelton and Ouston's position as a safer built-up area compared to national benchmarks, despite the burglary anomaly. These figures provide a nuanced picture for residents, showing both vulnerabilities and strengths in local crime management.