Shildon Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shildon’s crime rate in June 2025 stood at 15.5 per 1,000 residents, more than double the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects a localised pattern of crime that diverges sharply from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.8% of all reported crimes, with 45 incidents recorded, while anti-social behaviour (44 cases) and criminal damage and arson (29 cases) formed the next most prevalent categories. These figures suggest a concentration of disorder-related crimes, potentially linked to the built-up area’s social dynamics and public spaces. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may contribute to heightened activity in public areas. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Shildon’s rate is 50% higher, indicating a persistent challenge in managing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour, at 4.2 per 1,000, is 196% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s density and the potential for concentrated social interactions. Criminal damage and arson, at 2.8 per 1,000, is 383% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to property vulnerabilities in the built-up area. These patterns contrast with the UK’s broader trend of declining property crime, highlighting Shildon’s unique challenges. whether these trends are isolated to Shildon or part of a larger regional pattern, but the figures are undeniably striking.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 60% compared to May (5 to 8 cases), while bicycle theft and theft from the person both doubled from zero to one incident. This spike in bicycle theft—now at 0.1 per 1,000—may be linked to summer cycling activity, though the figure remains below the UK average for this category. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 75% (4 to 1), and other crime dropped by 42.9%, reflecting temporary changes in community engagement or policing focus. The breakdown shows a stark divergence from the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 196% higher, criminal damage and arson 383% higher, and violent crime 50% higher. These figures suggest a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. For residents, the most immediate concern is anti-social behaviour, which at 4.2 per 1,000 is the most overrepresented category compared to the UK. While shoplifting and vehicle crime are slightly below the UK average, the overall profile of Shildon’s crime mix remains distinctly elevated in categories tied to public disorder and property damage.

Shildon’s crime rate in June 2025 (15.5 per 1,000) marked an 8.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 17.0 per 1,000, though it remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 65 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics—provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. The population context reveals that Shildon’s 10,474 residents face a crime environment markedly different from the UK average, with the highest rates observed in anti-social behaviour and violent crime. The drop from May to June may reflect seasonal factors, such as the transition from late spring to summer, but the overall rate remains elevated. For perspective, the UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, yet Shildon’s rate is 50% higher, underscoring a persistent challenge in reducing violent incidents. While daily crime counts are relatively low, the concentration of certain crime types—particularly anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—suggests that targeted measures may be needed to address these specific issues.