Pelton and Ouston Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Pelton and Ouston's crime profile in June 2025 was defined by an unusual concentration of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for half of all reported incidents. At 8.7 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate exceeded the UK average by 7.4%, a margin that highlights the stark contrast between local and national trends. The dominance of violent crime—26 incidents compared to seven property crimes—suggests a departure from typical patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where property crime often predominates. This anomaly may be linked to seasonal factors, as June marks the start of summer, a time when increased social activity in public spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, but Pelton and Ouston's rate of 4.3 per 1,000 is 50% higher, a discrepancy that raises questions about local dynamics. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.2 per 1,000, was also 55% above the UK average, reinforcing the area's distinct profile. While the overall rate is modest, the concentration of violent and disorderly incidents may reflect specific challenges, such as limited community engagement or resource constraints in addressing local tensions. The seasonal context of June—longer evenings and the early stages of summer tourism—may amplify these patterns, though the area's inland location (as opposed to coastal or urban centres) suggests other factors at play, such as local demographics or socioeconomic conditions. Understanding these nuances is critical for contextualising the data and identifying potential interventions.

June 2025 saw a 66.7% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from three to five incidents. This spike, combined with a 44.4% rise in anti-social behaviour, underscores a shift toward property-related and disorderly conduct crimes. Violence and sexual offences. higher than May's total, remained elevated at 50% of all crimes, 50% above the UK average. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 50% (from two to one incident), a marked decrease that may reflect reduced traffic or heightened awareness during the summer months. The area's violent crime rate—4.3 per 1,000—was higher than the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community tensions or seasonal social dynamics. Residents might find the anti-social behaviour rate (2.2 per 1,000) particularly concerning, as it was 55% above the national benchmark, impacting local quality of life.

Pelton and Ouston's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 4.0% increase from the previous month's 8.3 per 1,000. This places the area 7.4% above the UK average, though the monthly shift is relatively modest. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two reported incidents per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the area's small population of 6,009. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. When viewed against the UK average, the area's violent crime rate—4.3 per 1,000—stands out as 50% higher than the national figure, suggesting a distinct local pattern. This contrast with lower rates in categories like burglary (29% below the UK average) highlights the uneven distribution of crime types. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual risk remains low, the concentration of violent and anti-social incidents demands attention to local factors influencing their occurrence.