Pelton and Ouston Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant category in Pelton and Ouston's crime profile during April 2025, accounting for over a third of all reported incidents. With a total crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents, the area remained 9.1% below the UK average of 7.7. The surge in anti-social behaviour—14 incidents compared to six in March—suggests a shift in local dynamics, potentially influenced by the Easter holiday period and increased outdoor activity during spring. This category's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 is 73% above the UK average, highlighting a stark contrast with national trends. Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) followed closely.0 per 1,000 was 23% below the UK average, indicating a relative reduction in violent crime compared to the national picture. Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also exceeded the UK average by 163%, reflecting persistent issues with property-related offences. The area's crime profile contrasts with its UK context, where anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are lower, suggesting unique local factors such as community cohesion challenges or environmental conditions may be at play. Seasonal transitions, including the Easter period and milder spring weather, likely contributed to increased public interactions and potential tensions, though these remain speculative without further data.

Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports in April, surging by 133.3% from March's six incidents to 14 this month. This category alone accounted for 33.3% of all crimes, significantly exceeding the UK average by 73%. The rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the Easter holiday period, when increased public activity and seasonal transitions can strain community cohesion. Possession of weapons also saw a 100% increase, with one reported incident—far above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Meanwhile, burglary and other thefts showed contrasting trends: burglary doubled from zero to two incidents, while other thefts remained 40% below the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (15) now outnumbering violent crimes (12), a reversal from previous months.

Pelton and Ouston's crime rate in April 2025 rose 40.1% compared to March, reflecting a notable upward trend. With 42 crimes reported over 30 days, the area saw an average of one crime per day—slightly higher than the monthly average for the previous month. This daily frequency places the area in a context where residents encounter crime at a rate of one reported incident for roughly every 143 residents over the course of the month. While the population of 6,009 means each individual is statistically less likely to be directly involved in a crime, the increase highlights shifts in local patterns. The rise in anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons, in particular, contrasts with the UK average for these categories, suggesting localized factors may be influencing these trends. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month movement indicates areas for further attention.