Killingworth Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Killingworth’s crime profile in August 2024 reflects a nuanced balance between localised spikes and broader trends. With a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents—4.9% below the UK average of 8.2—the area maintains a relatively stable position compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.5% of all incidents (27 cases), the most common category, though this rate (2.8 per 1,000) was just 4% above the UK average. Shoplifting emerged as a striking outlier, with 14 cases (1.4 per 1,000) marking a 97% surge above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000). This aligns with the seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month that may increase foot traffic in retail areas. Other theft (9 cases, 0.9 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (9 cases, 0.9 per 1,000) also contributed to the mix, though anti-social behaviour was 37% below the UK average. The data suggests a combination of local factors—such as the area’s built-up residential character—and broader seasonal influences. While violent crime remains a concern, the overall rate’s proximity to the UK average indicates that Killingworth’s crime profile is neither exceptionally high nor low, but rather shaped by its specific demographic and geographic context. The absence of significant spikes in burglary (1 case, 0.1 per 1,000) or vehicle crime (7 cases, 0.7 per 1,000) further underscores the area’s distinct profile compared to more industrial or tourist-heavy regions.

August 2024 saw a sharp 180% increase in shoplifting, rising from 5 to 14 incidents. This surge may partly reflect the month’s peak holiday season, which typically draws more foot traffic to local retail areas. Concurrently, drugs and robbery offences both doubled from zero to one incident each, suggesting sporadic spikes in targeted activity. Anti-social behaviour fell by 40% (15 to 9), possibly linked to increased community engagement during August events. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson dropped 55.6% (9 to 4), a decline that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Shoplifting in Killingworth was 97% above the UK average (1.4 vs 0.7 per 1,000), indicating a localised challenge for retailers. These shifts highlight the volatility of specific crime types, even as the overall rate remains below the national average.

Killingworth's crime rate in August 2024 (7.8 per 1,000 residents) edged 4.9% below the UK average (8.2 per 1,000), a consistent trend for the area over recent months. This follows an 11.8% rise from July’s 7.0 per 1,000, though the rate remains below the national benchmark. Daily crime activity in August averaged 2 incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s compact built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 129 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate aligns with typical patterns for areas of Killingworth’s size, where community policing and local engagement efforts may contribute to lower overall rates despite fluctuations. The contrast with the UK average underscores the area’s distinct characteristics, particularly its focus on residential stability and limited industrial activity, which may reduce certain crime types compared to larger urban centres.