Shiremoor Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Shiremoor during November 2024 reveals a distinct mix of violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 29.6% of all reported incidents. This category, at 1.6 per 1,000, was 38% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors may mitigate some types of violent crime. Property crimes, however, remained a significant portion of the total, with vehicle crime—0.6 per 1,000—exceeding the UK average by 36%. This disparity may be influenced by Shiremoor's location, which includes roads and parking areas that could attract vehicle-related offences. The seasonal context of November, marked by Bonfire Night and the start of the Christmas shopping season, likely contributed to the sharp increase in shoplifting and criminal damage, both of which surged by 300% compared to October. These trends align with broader patterns seen in urban areas, where retail activity and public events can temporarily elevate certain crime types. Meanwhile, burglary—0.5 per 1,000—was 61% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the vulnerability of certain properties in the area. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000, 28.9% below the UK average, highlights a combination of local characteristics and national trends, with Shiremoor’s residents facing a crime profile that is both lower in some categories and higher in others compared to the broader UK context.

November 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting and criminal damage both surging by 300% compared to October. This jump, from one to four incidents each, may partly explain the increased focus on retail security during the Black Friday shopping period. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 85.7%, dropping from 14 to 2 incidents—a stark contrast that could reflect heightened community engagement or the temporary absence of certain groups during the holiday season. Vehicle crime also remained a concern, sitting 36% above the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000, a figure that may be influenced by Shiremoor's proximity to major transport routes. Meanwhile, possession of weapons—4.6 per 1,000—was 567% above the UK average, a statistic that underscores the need for targeted interventions in specific areas. These fluctuations illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime, where seasonal and situational factors can rapidly alter the landscape.

Shiremoor's crime rate in November 2024 fell by 12.1% compared to October 2024, reflecting a continued downward trend. With 44 crimes reported over 30 days, this equates to roughly one crime per day—slightly lower than the daily average seen in recent months. When scaled to the area's population of 8,084, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for every 184 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local community. This monthly aggregate highlights that while crime remains a concern, it is proportionally lower than the UK average. The shift from October to November also aligns with seasonal factors: shorter evenings and the closure of some retail outlets during Bonfire Night may have reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Shiremoor's residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average, though localized patterns—such as vehicle crime and burglary—still require attention.