Shildon Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shildon’s crime rate in June 2023 reached 15.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 77.6% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is most pronounced in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.7% of all reported crimes—5.5 per 1,000 residents, 88% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson further exacerbated the disparity, contributing 19.0% and 17.7% of total crimes, respectively, and standing at 96% and 322% above UK levels. These figures suggest a pattern of elevated disorder and property-related crime that may be linked to the area’s built-up nature and potential socio-economic pressures. Seasonal context plays a role: June, the start of summer, typically sees increased foot traffic and outdoor activity, which could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the sharp drop in shoplifting—66.7% from May—may indicate a temporary lull, influenced by warmer weather reducing the need for indoor retail activity or improved security measures. The crime profile for June highlights a combination of local factors and broader national trends, with Shildon’s rates underscoring the need for targeted interventions in high-impact categories such as violence and property crime.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft increasing by 100% (from 0 to 2 incidents) and burglary rising by 16.7% (from 6 to 7). Conversely, shoplifting dropped sharply by 66.7% (from 21 to 7), likely reflecting seasonal shifts or targeted interventions. The breakdown of crimes reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Shildon were 88% higher than the national rate, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson were 96% and 322% above UK levels, respectively. These disparities suggest that local factors, such as community dynamics or environmental conditions, may amplify certain types of crime. Other theft was 54% below the UK average, a rare instance of Shildon performing better than the national benchmark in a specific category. For residents, the sharp decline in shoplifting could indicate improved security measures or a seasonal reduction in retail crime during the early summer months.

Shildon’s crime rate in June 2023 stood at 15.1 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 16.9 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a slight stabilization in crime trends following a period of elevated activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately five crimes reported each day in June, a figure that, while locally contextual, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 66 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when scaled to the population of 10,474, underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the community size. This figure is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, which, though not directly comparable in daily terms, contextualizes Shildon’s position as an area with significantly higher crime rates than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents in Shildon face a higher likelihood of encountering crime than the average UK resident, a disparity that may be influenced by local factors such as community density or economic conditions.