Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Crawcrook and Greenside, a built-up area within Gateshead, reported a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in June 2023—a figure 15.3% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as one of the safer urban pockets in the region, though specific crime patterns reveal a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.2% of all incidents, slightly below the UK average for this category, while shoplifting emerged as the second most common offence, contributing 22.4% of total crimes. This rate of shoplifting—1.6 per 1,000 residents—was 196% above the UK average, a stark anomaly that may reflect the area’s retail density or local economic conditions. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 32% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively orderly public space. Seasonal context further shapes these figures: June, as the start of the summer season, brings longer days and increased foot traffic, which may both deter and enable certain types of crime. For instance, the drop in anti-social behaviour and public order offences could be linked to greater community vigilance or the closure of some venues during the early summer. Conversely, the spike in burglary—though limited to two cases—might be tied to seasonal shifts in property occupancy or the timing of holidays. These dynamics illustrate how local characteristics, combined with broader seasonal trends, influence crime patterns, even within a relatively low-rate environment.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases compared to May, with two incidents reported—a significant jump from zero in the previous month. This rise may be linked to seasonal factors, such as increased property visibility during summer or changes in resident patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 46.7% (from 15 to 8 cases), and public order offences fell by 37.5% (from 8 to 5), suggesting a possible correlation with the start of the summer season and heightened community engagement. Shoplifting, though a major category in the area (22.4% of total crimes), remained 196% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 32% below average for anti-social behaviour. The violent crime category, at 36.2% of total incidents, was 11% below the UK average, indicating a lower risk of severe offences compared to national trends. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader regional patterns, with some crime types aligning closely with national averages while others diverge sharply.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 24.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area during summer months, when extended daylight and increased community activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of two reported crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the ongoing presence of criminal activity within a built-up urban environment. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the population size. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, indicating that while crime is not absent, it remains a minority concern within the community. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that the area’s crime profile is distinct from the UK average, with a 15.3% lower rate than the national figure, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives that may be influencing outcomes.