Shiremoor Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shiremoor’s crime profile in March 2023 reveals a marked deviation from the UK average, with its overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents placing it 28.9% below the national figure. This underperformance relative to the UK average is particularly evident in public order offences, which were 84% below the UK rate, a striking anomaly that may reflect the area’s specific social or policing environment. The breakdown of crimes shows that violent offences, including assaults and sexual crimes, accounted for nearly half (45.5%) of all reported incidents, significantly higher than the UK average of around 28%. This dominance of violent crime suggests a unique pattern that may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s built-up nature and the timing of the month. As March marks the transition to spring, the lengthening evenings and the change in daylight hours could have contributed to increased opportunities for violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 22.7% of crimes locally, was 15% above the UK average, indicating a higher concentration of such disturbances in Shiremoor compared to other areas. The area’s relatively low rates of vehicle crime and public order offences, both of which were significantly below the UK average, further highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of local conditions. These patterns, combined with the area’s smaller population and built-up character, suggest that Shiremoor’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of demographic, geographic, and seasonal factors that differ from the broader UK context.

March 2023 saw a notable shift in the crime mix, with violent offences accounting for 45.5% of all incidents—significantly higher than property crimes, which made up just 18% of the total. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes typically constitute around 28% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while contributing 22.7% of crimes locally, was 15% above the UK average, suggesting a higher concentration of such incidents in Shiremoor compared to other areas. Conversely, public order offences were 84% below the UK average, a stark deviation that may reflect local policing priorities or community dynamics. Drug-related crimes also stood out, with a rate 50% above the UK average, highlighting a specific challenge in this category. These variations underscore the need for targeted interventions and further analysis to understand the underlying factors driving these disparities.

Over the course of March 2023, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 184 residents in Shiremoor, reflecting a relatively low monthly exposure compared to larger urban areas. This figure illustrates that the area’s population size and crime numbers combine to create a lower frequency of incidents per individual. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day over the 31-day period, a statistic that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a localised timeframe. When compared to the UK average, Shiremoor’s overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places it 28.9% below the national figure. This discrepancy may partly reflect the area’s smaller population and distinct demographic profile, which could influence both the types and frequency of crimes reported. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, offers a tangible sense of how often residents might encounter crime in their daily lives, reinforcing the area’s relatively safer standing within the broader UK context.