Clayton-le-Moors Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour emerged as the dominant force shaping Clayton-le-Moors' crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 40.4% of all reported incidents. With 44 cases recorded at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, this category was 206% above the UK average for the same period, underscoring a significant localised challenge. The overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents placed the area 34.1% above the UK average of 8.2, a disparity that may be partly explained by the built-up nature of the area and its proximity to larger urban centres. Violence and sexual offences followed with 30 cases (27.5% of total), 12% above the UK rate, while criminal damage and arson added 8 incidents (7.3% of total), 29% above the national average. This pattern of elevated property-related crimes—particularly anti-social behaviour and criminal damage—may be influenced by the area's seasonal context. August, a peak holiday month, likely saw increased transient populations and associated pressures on local infrastructure, contributing to the rise in anti-social incidents. The interplay between these factors and the area's demographic makeup suggests a need for sustained community engagement strategies to address root causes, though the data alone does not confirm direct causation.

August 2024 saw a 150% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp upward trend that may reflect opportunistic behaviour during summer holidays. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, possibly linked to seasonal retail patterns or reduced foot traffic in certain areas. Anti-social behaviour remained high, at 206% above the UK average, with 44 incidents contributing 40.4% of all crimes. This category's dominance may be tied to the area's built-up nature and summer-related gatherings. Vehicle crime also rose 33% above the UK average. The 100% increase in possession of weapons, from 0 to 1 incident, highlights a concerning shift in criminal activity that deserves closer attention from local authorities.

Clayton-le-Moors' crime rate in August 2024 stood at 11.0 per 1,000 residents, a 3.5% decrease from July's 11.4 per 1,000. This small decline suggests a slight easing of pressure on local policing resources, though the rate remains significantly above the UK average. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the built-up area's population of nearly 10,000. Daily crime activity averaged 4 crimes per day, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than aggregated monthly statistics. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated, it is not uniformly distributed—anti-social behaviour alone accounted for 40.4% of all crimes, highlighting a concentration of incidents in specific areas or demographics. This contrast between the overall rate and the distribution of crime types underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories.