Shiremoor Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shiremoor’s crime rate in March 2024 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (26.2% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.2%) and public order offences (9.5%). Violence and sexual offences in Shiremoor were 48% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 21% increase in anti-social behaviour, which was 1.2 per 1,000 nationally. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns of activity, potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the overall rate of violent crime decreased compared to the previous month, suggesting a possible realignment in criminal activity. Public order offences and shoplifting both showed reductions below the UK average, aligning with broader trends in property crime. The area’s relatively low crime rate, despite the fluctuations in specific categories, underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives. Shiremoor’s crime profile, shaped by its urban character and proximity to North Tyneside’s broader infrastructure, continues to reflect a balance between localised challenges and national safety benchmarks.

March 2024 witnessed a dramatic 266.7% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to 11 incidents. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with the 42.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 19 to 11. The drop in violent crime aligns with the UK average for this category, which is 2.7 per 1,000, 48% below Shiremoor’s rate. Other theft and vehicle crime both saw 200% increases, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity patterns. Bicycle theft in Shiremoor was 43% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local factors such as the presence of cycling infrastructure or commuter activity. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in the area, with certain categories showing marked divergence from national trends. For residents, the 266.7% rise in anti-social behaviour is a concrete data point that may warrant attention.

Shiremoor’s crime rate in March 2024 rose by 23.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.2 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime every 31 days, translating to a localised figure of approximately one crime per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one reported crime for every 192 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of crime within the built-up area’s population of 8,084. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the upward trend from February to March highlights fluctuations that may reflect seasonal or situational factors. The population-scaled perspective underscores that Shiremoor’s residents face a crime environment that, while safer than the UK average, has shown recent volatility. This context is critical for understanding the local crime picture in relation to both national benchmarks and internal trends.