Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Crawcrook and Greenside's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 40.7% of all reported crimes. This category, which recorded 22 incidents at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents, was 2% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in this area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 37.0% of total crimes, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents—87% above the UK average. This stark deviation suggests local factors, such as the area's built-up character within Gateshead, may amplify social tensions or community dynamics. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in September was 16.2% below the UK average, a position consistent with the area's relatively low property crime rates. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, were significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 46% below and vehicle crime at 79% below. These figures may reflect effective community policing, robust retail security measures, or the area's demographic profile. Seasonal factors in September—such as back-to-school activity and the start of university term—likely influenced patterns, with anti-social behaviour rising as social interactions increased. However, the stability between August and September crime rates (6.6 to 6.7 per 1,000) indicates no abrupt shifts, suggesting that local initiatives and policing strategies have maintained consistency.

September saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 10 to 20 incidents. This surge may be linked to the return of students and increased social activity following the summer break. Vehicle crime also doubled, with one reported incident, potentially reflecting heightened traffic or parking activity in the area. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 8 to 4 cases, due to seasonal changes reducing opportunities for such offences. The area's rate of violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000) is 2% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this category. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates (0.3 per 1,000) are 46% below the UK average, suggesting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in commercial areas.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in September 2023 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) remained stable compared to August's 6.6 per 1,000, showing a 1.8% increase. This suggests no significant shift in overall crime trends over the past month, with patterns likely reflecting seasonal rhythms. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 148 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the stability between months indicates consistent policing and community engagement efforts. The population context—8,009 residents—further highlights that the area's crime profile remains proportionally lower than the national average, reinforcing its status as a relatively safe built-up area within Gateshead.