Killingworth Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 saw Killingworth, a built-up area within North Tyneside, report a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000, 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This places the area in a safer bracket compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, comprising 42.6% of all incidents, with a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 that mirrored the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 22% below the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's compact urban layout and targeted community engagement efforts. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—likely influenced activity levels, though the overall crime rate remained stable compared to previous months. Property crimes, including shoplifting and other theft, accounted for 28.7% of incidents, a proportion consistent with other built-up areas. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime suggests that local infrastructure, such as well-lit streets and community policing, may contribute to this relative stability. However, the 100% increase in possession of weapons, though small in absolute terms, warrants monitoring as a potential outlier in the data.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was the 100% increase in possession of weapons, rising from zero to three incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights an unusual trend in October. Anti-social behaviour saw a significant 63% decrease, falling from 27 to 10 cases, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in community activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 42.6% of all crimes, but their rate (2.7 per 1,000) aligned closely with the UK average. Anti-social behaviour in Killingworth was 22% below the UK average, a contrast that may be linked to the area's built-up character and local policing strategies. The drop in criminal damage and arson by 83.3% suggests a possible seasonal lull, though this requires further observation to confirm a pattern.

Killingworth's crime rate in October 2024 dropped by 11.6% compared to September's 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend. This equates to roughly two crimes reported per day in the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Killingworth's safety profile in stark contrast to broader UK patterns. With a population of 9,779, the area's crime statistics are scaled to its community size, offering a granular perspective on local security. The reduction in criminal damage and arson by 83.3% from September suggests a possible seasonal shift, though this remains consistent with broader patterns of reduced property crime in autumn months. The daily crime count, while low, remains a tangible metric for residents assessing their immediate environment.