Ushaw Moor and Bearpark Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, 6.9 crimes were reported in February 2025—a rate 3.0% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This translates to one crime occurring for every 145 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the risk for local households. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 14 incidents (32.6% of total crimes), significantly exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 30.2% of total) followed, though this category was 11% below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partly explain the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes but does not fully account for the sharp rise in shoplifting. Retail spaces, which form a notable part of the area’s built-up environment, likely contribute to this trend, as indoor activity remains concentrated in commercial hubs during colder months. Meanwhile, the absence of significant increases in violent crime, combined with a 32% below-average rate for public order offences, suggests that community dynamics in this small built-up area may mitigate some forms of conflict. However, the 271% disparity in shoplifting rates compared to the UK average highlights specific vulnerabilities in local retail environments that warrant targeted attention.

February 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in other theft (150%) and burglary (100%), with both crimes rising from zero to two incidents. Vehicle crime also doubled, reflecting a shift in property crime patterns despite the winter season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 80%, dropping from five to one incident—a stark contrast that may partly explain the overall rise in violent crime (13 incidents, 30.2% of total). Shoplifting remained the most prevalent offence, with 14 incidents (32.6% of total), far exceeding the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests retail areas may be particularly vulnerable despite the pre-spring lull. Residents should note that while violent crime is 11% below the UK average, property crime rates for other theft and burglary are significantly higher, indicating targeted vulnerabilities in local retail and residential spaces.

In February 2025, the crime rate in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark rose to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.6. This translates to roughly two reported crimes per day across the built-up area’s population of 6,214. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. While the area’s rate remains marginally above the UK average (6.7 per 1,000), the daily crime count is comparable to other similarly sized communities in the North East. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though targeted areas such as retail outlets see higher concentrations of specific offences. This contrast between aggregate statistics and individual risk underscores the uneven distribution of crime within the area’s limited geography.