Ushaw Moor and Bearpark Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 12.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 54.9% above the UK average of 8.2. This stark divergence from national trends highlights a localised challenge, with violent crime dominating the crime picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.3% of all reported incidents, a category that is itself 103% above the UK average. Shoplifting, which rose sharply to 15 incidents (19.0% of total crimes), is 287% above the national rate, suggesting a potential link to summer tourism or retail activity. Anti-social behaviour. from the previous month, remains 14% above the UK average, indicating persistent community tensions. The seasonal context of June—a time of longer days and the beginning of summer—may contribute to increased activity in public spaces, potentially exacerbating crime trends. While the UK average for vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 (33% above) suggests that local infrastructure or traffic patterns may play a role. The area's built-up nature, combined with its location in County Durham, may amplify the impact of crime spikes during peak summer months, requiring tailored local responses.

June 2024 saw a dramatic 191.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 12 to 35 incidents—a jump that outpaces any other category. This spike in violent crime, which now accounts for 44.3% of all reported crimes, is 103% above the UK average for the same category, indicating a severe local challenge. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 114.3% (7 to 15), a rise that aligns with the area's retail presence and summer tourism trends. Vehicle crime also doubled, likely tied to increased foot traffic and car-related activity. In contrast, public order offences fell by 50%, suggesting a temporary reduction in disorderly conduct. The anti-social behaviour category, while down by 23.1%, remains 14% above the UK average, pointing to persistent challenges in community management. These shifts in crime patterns offer critical insights for residents, particularly the sharp rise in violent crime, which may require enhanced policing or community engagement strategies.

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark's crime rate in June 2024 rose to 12.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 46.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.7. This surge places the area significantly above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, with the gap widening by over 50%. Daily crime figures reveal an average of three reported incidents per day, a stark contrast to the previous month's lower frequency. Over the course of June, one crime occurred for roughly every 79 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the national average. This statistic underscores the heightened risk residents face compared to other parts of the UK, particularly in the context of violent crime and property offences. The population-scaled perspective highlights the need for targeted local measures, as the rate of violent crime alone—35 incidents in June—exceeds the UK average for that category by 103%. These figures, when viewed alongside the area's built-up nature, suggest that densely populated spaces may amplify the impact of crime spikes during summer months when activity levels rise.