Shiremoor Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shiremoor's crime profile in February 2024 reveals a stark imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 55.9% of the total. At 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, underscoring its relatively low-risk status. The most prevalent category, violence and sexual offences, saw a sharp increase from January but remains 4% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, criminal damage, and public order offences also fell significantly below national benchmarks, suggesting that Shiremoor's built-up environment and possibly its demographic profile contribute to lower rates in these areas. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. While property crimes (7 incidents) accounted for a smaller share (21.2%) than violent crimes, this contrast may reflect the area's characteristics. As a built-up part of North Tyneside, Shiremoor's proximity to urban centres could influence crime trends, though its low overall rate suggests effective local policing or community cohesion. The relatively low incidence of vehicle crime (1 incident) and other theft (1 incident) further supports the idea that Shiremoor is not a high-risk area for certain types of crime. However, the anomaly of 'possession of weapons' being 329% above the UK average raises questions about localised factors, though the small sample size (only two incidents) means this figure must be interpreted cautiously. Overall, the data illustrates an area where violent crime is more prominent than property crime, a pattern that may warrant closer examination of local social dynamics or policing strategies.

February 2024 saw a striking shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes surging by 137.5% compared to January, rising from 8 to 19 incidents. This sharp increase in violence and sexual offences, which now account for 55.9% of all crimes, contrasts sharply with the 77% decrease in vehicle crime, which rose from zero to one incident. The category of 'possession of weapons' stood out as 329% above the UK average, a figure that, while statistically anomalous, may reflect localised factors such as targeted enforcement or temporary spikes in illicit activity. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 75% to three incidents, a drop that could be attributed to seasonal factors—February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely reducing opportunities for such crimes. For residents, the most immediate concern is the rise in violent offences, which now significantly outpaces property crimes, a reversal of the usual trend in many UK areas. This shift may signal changing patterns in local demographics or social interactions, though further data would be needed to confirm such hypotheses.

Shiremoor's crime rate in February 2024 remained stable at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, matching the same figure recorded in the previous month. This consistency suggests no abrupt shifts in local conditions or policing efforts. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime every 29 days, translating to a localised frequency of 1 crime per day. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1 in 238 residents underscores the relatively low risk profile of the area compared to broader UK trends. With a population of 8,084, the scale of incidents remains small, reinforcing that Shiremoor is not a high-crime locality. This context is critical for residents: while the numbers are low, the presence of any crime is a reminder that vigilance and community engagement remain important. The stability in rates over consecutive months may indicate that existing measures—whether formal policing strategies or informal community initiatives—are maintaining the current equilibrium. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means local figures must be interpreted within the specific dynamics of Shiremoor itself.