Whickham Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, Whickham’s overall crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 6.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Gateshead, where property crimes outnumbered violent crimes by a significant margin. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 25% of all reported incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, each contributing 20.5% of the total. These trends may be influenced by the area’s urban density and the presence of retail and public spaces, which can contribute to both property-related and interpersonal crimes. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and the Halloween period, likely played a role in shaping the crime profile, with shoplifting rates particularly sensitive to such changes. While violent crime rates in Whickham (2.2 per 1,000) were 18% below the UK average, the high incidence of shoplifting (1.8 per 1,000, 150% above UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (1.8 per 1,000, 40% above UK levels) suggest a need for targeted interventions. These findings align with the broader pattern of urban areas where retail spaces and public amenities drive property crime, while social dynamics contribute to anti-social incidents. The data underscores the importance of addressing specific local vulnerabilities, such as shoplifting in high-traffic areas and managing anti-social behaviour through community engagement initiatives.

October 2024 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting rates dropping by 34.1% compared to the previous month, a significant decline that may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors such as the approaching holiday period. Conversely, public order offences surged by 62.5%, rising from eight to thirteen incidents, potentially linked to the darker evenings of October and the Halloween season, which often correlate with increased public disorder. Burglary rates also saw a 100% increase, from one to two incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, a persistent issue in the area, fell by 27%, from 37 to 27 incidents, but still remains 40% above the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and broader trends, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour emerging as key areas of concern for residents.

Whickham's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 8.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 12.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.8 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a possible stabilization or improvement in local safety measures. above the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of localised issues. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a monthly exposure that, when contextualised against the population of 15,342, illustrates the relative frequency of incidents in a built-up area. This rate is higher than the UK average, which may reflect the specific characteristics of Whickham, such as its proximity to urban centres or the density of its population, both of which can influence crime dynamics.