Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continuation of Crawcrook and Greenside's trend of lower-than-average crime rates, with an overall rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—48.6% below the UK average. This figure places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, a position reinforced by the significant underperformance of several crime categories relative to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences, the most common type of crime reported, stood at 10 incidents—34.5% of the total—yet this rate remains 49% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most frequent category, accounted for 20.7% of all crimes but was 14% below the national average. The seasonal context of December, with its Christmas shopping peak and dark evenings, likely influenced these patterns, though the area's overall safety suggests that local factors, such as community engagement or effective policing, may be playing a role. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, were low, with vehicle crime seeing a 100% increase from zero to three incidents—a stark contrast to the overall downward trend. This anomaly may be partially explained by the surge in traffic and the presence of more vehicles in public spaces during the festive season. The area's crime profile illustrates a balance between the challenges of seasonal fluctuations and the benefits of a consistent commitment to reducing criminal activity, a balance that appears to be working in Crawcrook and Greenside's favour.

December 2025 brought notable shifts in Crawcrook and Greenside's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences decreased by 33.3% from 15 to 10 incidents, a significant drop that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during the holiday period. Conversely, vehicle crime surged by 100% as the number of incidents rose from 0 to 3, potentially linked to increased traffic during the Christmas shopping season. Criminal damage and arson also increased by 50%, which could be attributed to the dark evenings and empty homes over the holidays. These changes highlight a combination of seasonal activity and local crime patterns. The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area remains 49% below the UK average, a consistent indicator of the area's lower-than-average risk for such crimes. This contrast underscores the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining public safety despite the challenges posed by the festive season.

Crawcrook and Greenside's crime rate in December 2025 dropped to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 14.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.3 per 1,000. This decline suggests a sustained trend of reduced criminal activity in the area. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at approximately one crime per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area within Gateshead. Over the course of December, the monthly exposure to crime was roughly one reported incident for every 276 residents, reflecting a relatively low level of risk compared to national averages. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The population context further reinforces the significance of these figures: with 8,009 residents, the area's crime rate remains well below the UK average, indicating effective community policing or other local factors contributing to this stability.