Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a period of mixed crime trends in Crawcrook and Greenside, a built-up area within Gateshead. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents placed the area 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a generally safe environment despite the month’s typical seasonal challenges. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 22.7%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 22% below the national rate, suggesting a higher concentration of violent crime in this area. The seasonal context of December—characterised by the Christmas shopping peak, party season, and extended dark evenings—likely contributed to these patterns. For instance, the spike in violence and sexual offences may be linked to increased social interactions and alcohol consumption during the festive period. Conversely, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (4.6 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) indicates that local retail areas may have effective security measures or lower foot traffic during the holidays. These dynamics illustrate how local factors, such as the area’s compact built-up nature and proximity to Gateshead’s urban centre, interact with broader seasonal influences to shape crime outcomes.

December 2024 brought a sharp 220% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to 16 incidents—a stark shift that likely reflects seasonal factors such as the Christmas party season and darker evenings. Shoplifting also saw a 100% increase, with two incidents reported, though this remains well below the UK average for the category. Conversely, public order offences plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one, possibly due to reduced public gatherings during the holiday period. The crime mix shifted with violence and sexual offences accounting for 36.4% of total incidents, compared to anti-social behaviour at 22.7%. This suggests a greater proportion of violent crime relative to the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 22% below the national rate. Residents may find the 100% increase in shoplifting particularly concerning, as it indicates heightened retail-related crime during the festive season. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal activity and local crime patterns.

Crawcrook and Greenside’s crime rate in December 2024 rose by 29.2% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000, reaching 5.5 per 1,000. This increase, though notable, still places the area 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in December, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 182 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the population of 8,009, the monthly exposure figure suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime directly. This context is critical for residents and local authorities, as it highlights the area’s generally low crime profile despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the area’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, reinforcing the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts despite recent fluctuations.