Armthorpe Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Armthorpe recorded 94 crimes across a population of 14,496 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000—a figure 4.4% below the UK average of 6.8. This rate, while stable compared to the previous month’s 6.6, reflects a combination of local factors. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.9% of all incidents (30 cases), a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 that is 16% below the UK average. This may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, where community policing efforts or demographic characteristics could contribute to lower violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 16 cases (17.0%) at 1.1 per 1,000, a rate 18% above the UK average. This could indicate challenges in managing public spaces or addressing transient populations. Vehicle crime, at 10 cases (10.6%) with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000, was 89% above the UK average, a statistic that may be linked to the area’s infrastructure, such as commuter routes or parking arrangements. The post-holiday period in January—marked by reduced retail footfall, shorter days, and fewer outdoor activities—likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the sharp increase in burglary and the doubling of robbery and drug-related offences suggest that localized factors, such as economic pressures or seasonal transitions, may have played a role. These patterns underscore the need for targeted strategies to address property crime while maintaining the relative safety observed in violent crime categories.

January 2026 saw a 125% increase in burglary cases, rising from 4 to 9, marking a stark shift in property crime trends. Robbery and drug-related offences both doubled, moving from zero to one incident each—a sudden spike that may reflect seasonal or localized factors. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.1%, and criminal damage and arson decreased by 28.6%, suggesting a possible reduction in antisocial activity during the post-holiday period. The area’s violent crime rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 16% below the UK average, a contrast to the 89% surge in vehicle crime, which is 0.4 per 1,000 in Armthorpe compared to the UK’s 0.4. This discrepancy highlights the need for targeted interventions in property crime while acknowledging the lower-than-average risk of violent incidents. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary underscores the importance of securing vehicles and homes during the colder months.

In January 2026, Armthorpe recorded a crime rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents, a slight 1.1% decrease from December’s 6.6 rate. This stability contrasts with broader trends in specific crime categories, such as burglary and robbery, which saw significant increases. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported in Armthorpe over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in the area. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 154 residents—a rate that is 4.4% below the UK average. This figure, while modest, highlights the relative safety of Armthorpe compared to national benchmarks. However, the breakdown of crime types reveals disparities: while violent crime remains lower than the UK average, property-related offences like vehicle crime and burglary are high. These patterns suggest that local factors, such as the built-up area’s infrastructure or community dynamics, may influence specific crime trends. For residents, the 1-in-154 ratio offers a tangible metric to gauge the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.