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

July 2024 saw Clayton-le-Moors record a crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents, 35.7% above the UK average of 8.4. This marked the area’s highest recorded rate since data collection began, reflecting a combination of seasonal and local factors. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.6% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (28.3%) and burglary (8.0%). The surge in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the area’s summer festivals and extended daylight hours, which often correlate with increased public gatherings and alcohol-related incidents. Meanwhile, burglary and criminal damage rates remained elevated compared to national averages, with burglary at 190% above the UK average. These trends align with the area’s semi-rural character, where isolated properties and limited surveillance may contribute to persistent property crime. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events—likely amplified tensions in public spaces, though the overall crime rate saw a slight 4.3% decline from June 2024. This contrast suggests that while some crime types are sensitive to seasonal fluctuations, others, such as anti-social behaviour, may be more deeply rooted in local demographics and infrastructure.

The most striking shift in July 2024 was the 350% month-on-month increase in burglary, rising from 2 to 9 incidents. This jump, though still modest in absolute terms, marks a dramatic departure from June’s figures and may signal heightened vulnerability during the summer months when homes are more likely to be unoccupied. Concurrently, shoplifting surged by 100%, with two incidents reported—a stark contrast to the previous month’s zero cases. This could reflect the influence of transient visitors during the tourist season, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Vehicle crime also rose by 66.7%, linked to increased outdoor activity and the presence of unsecured vehicles in public areas. On the other hand, other theft plummeted by 83.3% (from 12 to 2), and public order offences fell by 40%, suggesting that some crime types may have been mitigated by heightened policing or community engagement efforts. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41.6% of all crimes, remained 224% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s unique challenges in managing public conduct during peak season. Residents may find the 1-in-88 resident monthly exposure rate particularly relevant, illustrating the frequency of crime in a community where most households are likely to experience at least one incident over a 31-day period.

July 2024 saw Clayton-le-Moors’ crime rate fall by 4.3% compared to June 2024, from 11.9 to 11.4 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline, though modest, contrasts with the area’s overall upward trend since 2020, when the rate was 8.9 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day in July, a figure that remains significantly higher than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 88 residents, a ratio that highlights the persistent presence of crime in a community of approximately 10,000 people. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 120 residents. When scaled to the local population, the 11.4 per 1,000 rate means that roughly 113 residents experienced a crime in July—roughly 1.1% of the population. This statistic is particularly telling for parents and local businesses, as it underscores the need for vigilance in both residential and commercial areas. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that while some crime types have stabilized, others—like burglary—remain volatile, suggesting that targeted interventions may be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities in the area’s security framework.