Ushaw Moor and Bearpark Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Ushaw Moor and Bearpark in November 2024 reveals a combination of local dynamics and broader trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents—10.5% below the UK average—suggests a relatively safer environment compared to the national context. This figure, however, masks significant variations within specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23.8% of all crimes, emerged as a striking outlier, with its rate 44% above the UK average. This discrepancy may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and the seasonal context of November, a month marked by events such as Bonfire Night and the transition into darker evenings, which can amplify tensions in public spaces. Violence and sexual offences, making up 33.3% of crimes, were lower than the UK average, with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.6 per 1,000. This could reflect the area’s relatively small population and the absence of major urban hubs that typically correlate with higher rates of violent crime. Meanwhile, shoplifting (11.9% of crimes) and anti-social behaviour dominate the crime mix, a pattern consistent with the presence of retail areas and the seasonal pressures of Black Friday shopping. The low rates of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further indicate that property-related crimes are not a primary concern in this area, due to its smaller scale and lower density compared to larger urban centres. These findings highlight the need for targeted strategies to address anti-social behaviour while maintaining the positive trends observed in violent and property crimes.

November 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and public order offences increasing by 100% and 50% respectively. These rises may partly explain the overall crime rate’s decline from the previous month. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 64.3%, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping and darker evenings reducing opportunities for theft. Vehicle crime and other thefts also fell by 50% and 50% respectively, suggesting a possible correlation with reduced vehicle movement during colder weather. Anti-social behaviour, however, remained a significant concern, with its rate 44% above the UK average. This category’s prominence—accounting for 23.8% of all crimes—suggests a need for focused interventions in community spaces. For residents, the 11.9% share of shoplifting crimes (five incidents) may serve as a reminder to remain vigilant in local retail areas during peak shopping periods.

In November 2024, the crime rate in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark dropped to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 32.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 10.0 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend in the area’s crime profile, though the monthly exposure remains a key metric for residents: over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents. This figure, while low, highlights the importance of consistent community vigilance. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in the built-up area, a localised measure that does not compare directly to national averages. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime rate is 10.5% below the UK average, a position that has likely been influenced by local factors such as seasonal activity patterns and community engagement initiatives. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour show stark deviations, underscoring the need for targeted approaches to address these disparities.