Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Crawcrook and Greenside’s crime profile in October 2024 reveals a clear dominance of property-related offences over violent crimes, with property crimes accounting for 8 of the 27 reported incidents. This 30% share of total crimes contrasts with the 11.1% contribution from violent offences, a pattern consistent with semi-urban areas where retail and public spaces drive non-violent crime. The overall crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 58% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a disparity that may stem from the area’s compact built-up nature and lower population density. Anti-social behaviour, the most common offence, highlights a potential tension between community cohesion and local pressures, with 12 incidents (44.4% of total crimes) reported. This figure exceeds the UK average for the same category by 16%, suggesting a unique local dynamic that warrants further observation. Seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings of October and the proximity of Halloween, likely contribute to the surge in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The lower violent crime rate may reflect the area’s relatively stable social fabric, though the 70% drop in violent and sexual offences from the previous month could also indicate temporary shifts in policing or community engagement. The breakdown of crimes—anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, and public order—illustrates a community grappling with nuisance offences rather than more severe criminal activity, a trend that aligns with areas where economic opportunities are limited but social ties remain strong.

October 2024 saw a stark shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (8 incidents) outnumbering violent crimes (3 incidents). This imbalance suggests a focus on non-violent offences, potentially linked to local economic activity or retail environments. Anti-social behaviour surged by 100%, rising from 6 to 12 incidents, marking the most significant increase in the area. This category alone contributed 44.4% of all crimes, 16% above the UK average. Conversely, violent and sexual offences dropped by 70%, from 10 to 3 incidents, a decrease that aligns with the UK average for this category being 85% higher. Shoplifting also rose by 66.7%, though it remains 17% below the UK average. These fluctuations may reflect seasonal factors, such as Halloween spooking retail areas or the transition into darker evenings altering public behaviour.

Crawcrook and Greenside’s crime rate in October 2024 fell to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, a 10.1% decrease from the previous month’s 3.8 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a crime rate 58% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area recorded one crime per day in October, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,009 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 297 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in this community. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure statistic highlights that the vast majority of residents are not directly affected by crime. This contrasts sharply with UK-wide averages, where the density of population and urban infrastructure often correlate with higher crime rates. The population size further contextualises the data, as smaller communities tend to have lower crime rates due to tighter social networks and greater community oversight.