Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2024, Crawcrook and Greenside recorded a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 38% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This means that, for every 1,000 people in the area, just under five crimes occurred over the course of the month. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (22.9%) and criminal damage and arson (17.1%). These figures suggest a mixed crime profile, with interpersonal violence dominating alongside property-related incidents. The winter months, particularly February, typically see lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in certain crime types, which may contribute to the relatively stable crime rate observed. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences at a rate 28% below the UK average indicates a unique local dynamic that may reflect community-specific factors such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (52% below UK average) and vehicle crime (77% below UK average) further highlight a distinct pattern, influenced by the area’s built-up nature and proximity to urban services. While the overall crime rate remains low compared to national benchmarks, the concentration of violence-related offences underscores the need for targeted interventions in this category.

February 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with criminal damage and arson surging by 200% compared to January, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This increase, combined with a 100% rise in public order offences (from 1 to 2) and the first recorded vehicle crime of the year, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, shoplifting rates dropped by 33.3%, declining from 12 to 8 incidents, marking a notable reduction in retail-related crime. This decrease may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic during colder months, or the effectiveness of local retail security measures. The area’s shoplifting rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents is 85% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in retail spaces that could warrant targeted policing or community engagement. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), a decline that may be linked to the area’s built-up environment and the potential impact of winter weather on outdoor gatherings. These changes illustrate the dynamic nature of crime in Crawcrook and Greenside, where local conditions and seasonal rhythms appear to shape criminal activity more than broader national trends.

Compared to January 2024, the crime rate in Crawcrook and Greenside rose by 16.5%, increasing from 3.8 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This monthly increase, though modest, suggests a gradual upward trend in criminal activity that may warrant closer monitoring. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible presence for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 229 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the risk as relatively rare but not absent. When scaled to the area’s population of 8,009, this means that a resident has a 1-in-229 chance of being directly affected by a crime during February. This figure, while statistically low, serves as a reminder that crime, even at this level, is not confined to distant statistics but has real-world implications for local communities. The comparison to the UK average further underscores the area’s relative safety, with its overall crime rate remaining well below national benchmarks. However, the disparity in specific crime types—such as shoplifting and criminal damage—reveals areas where local conditions may differ significantly from the broader UK context, requiring tailored approaches to crime prevention.