Birtley Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Birtley's crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 31.4% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents, the area records 17.3% higher crime than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marks a significant divergence from national trends, particularly in anti-social behaviour (22.6% of total crimes) and shoplifting (11.7% of total crimes), both of which exceed UK rates by 48% and 75% respectively. The seasonal shift into summer may likely contribute to these patterns, as the area’s proximity to Gateshead’s urban core and retail zones could drive both personal and property crime. Violence rates, at 3.0 per 1,000, are 5% above the UK average for this category, consistent with the social dynamics of a built-up area where public spaces see concentrated use. Anti-social behaviour, which includes noise complaints and disorder, may partly explain the 48% gap with UK rates, reflecting the density of residential and commercial properties in Birtley. Shoplifting figures. from May (22 to 16 incidents), still remain 75% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in retail security despite seasonal adjustments. The data illustrates a combination of local geography and national crime trends, with Birtley’s built-up nature and connectivity to larger urban centres likely shaping its distinct crime profile.

June 2025 saw a 63.2% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 19 to 31 incidents, marking the most significant month-on-month jump. This surge may be linked to the start of summer, when public spaces become more crowded and social interactions intensify. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, with a 75% increase from 4 to 7 incidents, potentially reflecting increased traffic or vehicle movements during the warmer months. Conversely, shoplifting decreased by 27.3% (22 to 16 incidents), though it remains 75% above the UK average, indicating ongoing vulnerabilities in retail security. Drug-related crimes doubled, with a 100% increase from 1 to 2 incidents, a stark contrast to the 63% UK average reduction in this category. Robbery, however, fell by 50%, from 2 to 1 incident, suggesting some success in targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in criminal activity. The breakdown shows a marked imbalance in crime distribution, with property crimes (48 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (43 incidents), though the latter category remains the most prominent driver of overall crime rates. For residents, the 48% gap between Birtley’s anti-social behaviour rate and the UK average is a concrete indicator of local challenges that may require community-focused policing strategies.

Birtley’s crime rate in June 2025 (9.5 per 1,000) represents a 12.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 14,483 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average but contextualised by the area’s built-up nature and proximity to urban centres. When compared to the UK average, Birtley’s crime profile is characterised by disproportionate levels of anti-social behaviour (48% above) and shoplifting (75% above), which may reflect the density of housing and commercial activity in a built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while individual residents face a higher risk of encountering anti-social behaviour than the national average, the overall rate of violent crime remains within a comparable range. This contrast between specific categories and the broader trend illustrates the importance of targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as retail zones and public spaces, to address the localised drivers of crime that diverge from UK-wide patterns.