Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Crawcrook and Greenside recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents in August 2024, 30.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up areas in England, though the monthly data reveals a combination of rising and falling crime categories. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and public order incidents (13%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns, with increased tourism potentially driving public order offences and shoplifting. However, the area’s violent crime rate remains 22% below the UK average, a trend consistent with its lower population density and limited nightlife compared to larger urban centres. The sharp 100% increase in shoplifting cases, while notable, is still 30% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments may have fewer opportunities for such crimes than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant category, remains 10% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s more tightly knit community structure. These patterns illustrate a built-up area with a generally low crime profile, but one where seasonal factors can temporarily amplify specific types of incidents.

The most striking change in August 2024 was the 100% increase in public order offences, rising from three to six incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% jump in shoplifting cases (from zero to four), suggests a shift in crime patterns during the summer holiday period. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 21.4%, though the area’s rate for this category remains 22% below the UK average. Conversely, other theft incidents fell sharply by 66.7%, a drop that may reflect increased police presence or seasonal retail activity. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 21.7% of all crimes, the second-highest category, but still 10% below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the volatility of crime during August, a month when tourism and school holidays often intersect, potentially influencing both public order and property crime trends. Residents may find the 30.5% below UK average for overall crime rates a useful benchmark, though the recent increases in public order offences warrant attention.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in August 2024 rose 4.6% compared to July, reaching 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This translates to approximately one reported crime every 174 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Daily crime counts averaged one per day, a rate that, while consistent with the area’s historical pattern, remains 30.5% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective shows that, despite the monthly increase, the area continues to experience a lower crime burden than the national average. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like violent crime and shoplifting, where local rates are significantly lower than UK benchmarks. The shift in crime mix—marked by a 100% increase in public order offences—suggests a temporary spike in incidents that may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during August’s peak holiday period. While the overall rate has risen slightly, the underlying trends highlight the area’s persistent position as a relatively safer built-up area within Gateshead.