Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 43.4% below the UK average of 7.6. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up urban character within Gateshead. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 26.5% of all crimes (9 incidents), followed by public order offences (17.7%) and violence and sexual offences (14.7%). The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended evening darkness—may have influenced patterns, though the area's relatively low overall crime rate suggests effective local policing or community factors. While anti-social behaviour remains prevalent, the rate for this category (1.1 per 1,000) aligns closely with the UK average, indicating no significant deviation. Public order offences in the area were 57% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that could reflect the area's proximity to high-traffic zones or transient populations. The low rates of violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and property crime (1.6 per 1,000) further distinguish the area from national trends, due to its compact built-up nature and established community networks. These patterns underscore the importance of contextual factors in interpreting crime statistics, rather than assuming uniformity across regions.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+200.0%) and criminal damage and arson (+100.0%), rising from 1 to 3 and 2 to 4 incidents respectively. Public order offences also doubled (3 to 6), despite anti-social behaviour decreasing by 25% (from 12 to 9). These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of criminal activity, with property-related crimes and public disorder gaining prominence. The area's public order rate (0.8 per 1,000) was 57% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a stark contrast to its overall crime rate. This anomaly could indicate challenges in managing crowd-related incidents during November's festive events. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (0.6 per 1,000) remained 77% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), reflecting the area's comparatively safer environment for violent crime. Residents may find the 1.1 per 1,000 rate for anti-social behaviour (aligned with the UK average) reassuring, though the doubling of public order offences warrants local attention. The 4.3 per 1,000 overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributable to the area's established community structures and effective policing strategies.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate rose 26.1% in November 2024 compared to the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000.4% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in November, a figure that, while modest, reflects the month's concentrated spikes in specific offence categories. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 236 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised against the area's population of 8,009, suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The 26.1% increase from October to November may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the timing of Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, which could have temporarily heightened public disorder and property-related incidents. However, the area's overall crime rate remains consistently lower than the UK average, indicating that its built-up urban character within Gateshead may be accompanied by effective community engagement or targeted policing efforts. This contrast between the area's monthly growth and its sustained below-average position highlights the need for further analysis of local conditions influencing crime trends.