Crawcrook and Greenside Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Crawcrook and Greenside’s crime profile in October 2025 reveals a marked dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a pattern that may reflect local social dynamics or environmental factors. The overall crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents places the area 35.1% below the UK average, a significant deviation that suggests effective policing or community-focused crime prevention strategies. The most prevalent crime type—violence and sexual offences—accounts for 45% of all incidents, with 18 cases reported in the month. This is accompanied by a 20% share of anti-social behaviour, highlighting the dual challenge of managing both personal safety and public order. Seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween may contribute to this trend, as lower visibility and increased social activity in the area could create conditions conducive to violent encounters. The property crime category, though lower in volume (9 cases), still includes offences like criminal damage and arson, which are 11% below the UK average. This suggests that while property-related crimes are being managed effectively, the focus of local law enforcement and community efforts remains on addressing the higher incidence of violent crime. The contrast between Crawcrook and Greenside’s crime mix and the UK average underscores the importance of tailoring interventions to local needs, particularly in areas where violent crime remains a persistent concern despite broader national trends.

Month-on-month analysis reveals notable fluctuations in crime types. Other theft and public order offences both increased by 100% compared to September, while shoplifting fell by 50%. This shift in crime mix underscores a growing emphasis on non-property-related incidents, with violent crimes (18 cases) now outnumbering property crimes (9 cases) for the first time this year. The violence and sexual offences category, at 2.3 per 1,000, is 14% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper this category’s usual prominence. Conversely, shoplifting in Crawcrook and Greenside is 84% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. These variations indicate that while violent crime remains a priority for local authorities, property crime rates are being actively managed through measures that may include targeted retail security initiatives or community engagement strategies.

In October 2025, Crawcrook and Greenside recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1. This decline brings the area’s monthly exposure to a level where one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population context further highlights the scale: with 8,009 residents, the area’s crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, reflecting broader safety trends. While the daily crime count is a local metric, the monthly exposure provides a clearer picture of how frequently residents encounter crime. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that Crawcrook and Greenside may benefit from specific local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—that contribute to this sustained reduction.