Shiremoor Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated Shiremoor's crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 35.3% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes disturbances, noise complaints, and disorder, was 52% higher than the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 43.2% deficit compared to the UK's 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national average. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.0 per 1,000, were 62% below the UK figure, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. The area's property crime rate (1.5 per 1,000 for anti-social behaviour and 0.3 per 1,000 for shoplifting) was lower than the UK's 2.6 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences, suggesting a different crime dynamic shaped by local characteristics. Shiremoor's built-up area status within North Tyneside may contribute to its distinct profile, with anti-social behaviour potentially linked to community density and public spaces. The post-holiday period in January, combined with colder weather, likely reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes, aligning with the observed drop in violent offences. However, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents may indicate emerging challenges requiring targeted local responses.

January 2024 saw a 100% rise in drug-related crimes, with incidents doubling from one to two. This contrasts sharply with a 57.9% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 19 to 8. The decrease in violent crime may reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced foot traffic and colder weather discouraging outdoor activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the dominant category, accounting for 35.3% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000 (52% higher). Meanwhile, public order offences and robbery both increased by 100%, though these remain low-frequency categories. The area's violent crime rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 52% above average for anti-social behaviour. These shifts underscore the complexity of local crime patterns, with certain categories fluctuating in response to both seasonal and community-specific factors.

Shiremoor's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 12.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.8 per 1,000. This marks a continued downward trend in local crime statistics. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day in January, reflecting a low-frequency pattern typical of smaller built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 238 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. With a population of 8,084, this suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though the anti-social behaviour category remains a persistent concern. The reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to December 2023 may align with seasonal factors, such as shorter days and reduced public activity during colder months. However, the sharp increase in drug-related incidents highlights a shift in local crime dynamics that warrants closer examination.