Birtley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Birtley's crime profile in February 2026 reveals a continued trend towards lower criminal activity, with the area's overall crime rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents placing it 93.8% below the UK average. This marked divergence from national trends suggests unique local factors at play, potentially linked to the area's character as a built-up part of Gateshead. The most common crime type remains anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 80% of all reported incidents—significantly lower than the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. This category's rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 67% below the national figure, illustrating a stark contrast in community dynamics. Violence and sexual offences.1 per 1,000, still represent 20% of total crimes, 96% below the UK average. Seasonal context may contribute to these figures, as February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull align with the observed reductions in both violent and property-related crimes. The absence of significant spikes in any category suggests a stable, if not improving, crime environment. This pattern is consistent with Birtley's broader trend of maintaining crime rates well below national benchmarks, though further analysis would be needed to confirm long-term trends.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 78.9% reduction in anti-social behaviour, with incidents dropping from 19 to 4. This decline, coupled with a 90.9% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 11 to 1), indicates a significant shift in the crime mix. Anti-social behaviour now accounts for 80% of all reported crimes, far below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000 (67% below Birtley's rate). The drop in violent crime is particularly noteworthy, with the area's rate of 0.1 per 1,000 placing it 96% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. For residents, this suggests a marked improvement in safety, with violent incidents now representing just 20% of total crimes. The month-on-month reductions may reflect seasonal factors, as winter months typically see lower outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for crime in this built-up area.

Birtley's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 0.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 89.0% decline from the previous month's 3.2 per 1,000. This drop places the area among the safest in the UK, with its overall rate 93.8% below the national average of 6.4 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 2897 residents, reflecting a low level of exposure compared to other areas. Daily crime counts averaged 0.18 crimes per day, a figure so low it suggests minimal risk for residents. When scaled to the population of 14,483, the monthly exposure rate illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Birtley remains exceptionally low. This contrast with the previous month's rate highlights a sustained trend towards reduced criminal activity, potentially influenced by seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity.