Sedgefield Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sedgefield’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents stands 30.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant discrepancies in the area’s monthly data. This figure, however, masks a nuanced breakdown of crime types that reveal both local peculiarities and seasonal influences. Anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and shoplifting each accounted for 16.1% of the total crimes, with the latter two categories far below the UK average by 65% and 30% respectively. Shoplifting’s rate of 0.9 per 1,000 in Sedgefield is 30% higher than the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, a contrast that may reflect the area’s retail presence and proximity to larger urban centres. The month’s crime profile was also shaped by seasonal factors: Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the encroaching winter darkness, which could have influenced both the timing and nature of incidents. While violent crime remained low, the spike in public order offences—up 300% from October—suggests a possible link to the heightened activity associated with November’s events. These patterns, when viewed against the backdrop of Sedgefield’s character as a built-up area within County Durham, offer insights into how local demographics, economic activity, and geography intersect with crime trends. The relatively low burglary rate—0.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—further illustrates the area’s unique position, influenced by its smaller population and the absence of high-density housing typical of larger cities. As the year draws to a close, these data points provide a foundation for understanding the interplay between local conditions and national crime trends.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns within Sedgefield, with public order offences surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 cases). This sharp increase may partly explain the broader rise in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 44.4% (from 9 to 5 cases), suggesting a combination of different categories. Shoplifting, the most common crime in the area, rose by 150% (from 2 to 5 cases), a jump that aligns with the timing of Black Friday promotions and the seasonal push for holiday shopping. Other crime also doubled, with two reported cases compared to one in October, though this category remains under the UK average by 76%. Conversely, burglary dropped by 50%, from two to one case, a decline that could reflect improved local security measures or a shift in criminal activity to other areas. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and the approaching festive period may influence crime trends in the coming months.

Sedgefield’s November 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.9% decrease from the previous month’s 5.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline aligns with broader patterns observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of reduction has slowed compared to earlier in the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in November, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate within the local population of 5,835. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for roughly every 188 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in Sedgefield compared to other parts of the UK. When viewed through the lens of population size, the monthly exposure figure highlights that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, though the area’s proximity to larger urban centres may influence local crime dynamics. This comparison to population-scaled metrics offers residents a clearer understanding of how their safety compares to both regional and national benchmarks.