Shiremoor Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shiremoor’s October 2024 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.1, a position that underscores the area’s generally safer profile relative to national trends. The crime breakdown reveals a dominance of violent offences (20 cases, 40% of total) and anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 28% of total), with the former category showing a 6% gap below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000). This contrast is notable, as anti-social behaviour, though contributing less to the overall rate, is 32% above the UK average (1.3 per 1,000), pointing to local challenges in managing such conduct. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the approach of Halloween—may have influenced these patterns, with anti-social behaviour and violence likely exacerbated by reduced visibility and increased social activity. Meanwhile, categories like shoplifting (86% below UK average) and drugs (62% below) reflect Shiremoor’s lower exposure to these issues, possibly due to its suburban character and community-focused policing. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (15% below UK average) and public order offences (11% below) further suggest a crime profile shaped by a mix of residential and commercial areas, where proactive local initiatives may contribute to the area’s safer standing. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted strategies to address this growing concern, ensuring that Shiremoor’s overall low crime rate remains stable.

October 2024 saw stark fluctuations in Shiremoor’s crime profile, with anti-social behaviour surging by 133.3% (from 6 to 14 cases), the most dramatic rise across all categories. This increase, coupled with a 50% rise in vehicle crime (2 to 3) and burglary (2 to 3), suggests shifting patterns that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or darker evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson plummeted by 75% (from 4 to 1), and public order offences halved (from 8 to 4), indicating possible temporary reductions in disorder-related incidents. Violent crimes, though remaining the most common category (20 cases, 40% of total), are still 6% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting Shiremoor’s relative success in managing this type of crime. For residents, the 2 daily reported crimes in October offer a concrete reference point for understanding local risk levels, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour underscores the need for community-focused interventions.

Shiremoor’s October 2024 crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents places it 23.5% below the UK average of 8.1, a consistent trend reflecting the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. This contrast is amplified by the monthly breakdown, where violent crimes (20 cases) and anti-social behaviour (14 cases) dominate, yet both categories show divergent UK comparisons: violent crime rates are 6% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 32% above. This duality suggests a combination of local factors, such as community engagement in violent crime prevention versus potential gaps in addressing anti-social conduct. The daily crime count of roughly 2 incidents per day—equivalent to one reported crime for every 162 residents over the month—provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK’s average exposure. With a population of 8,084, Shiremoor’s crime profile underscores the importance of targeted initiatives in high-impact categories like anti-social behaviour, which may partly explain the area’s mixed UK comparison. The 13.8% increase from September’s 5.4 rate highlights the need for ongoing analysis of seasonal influences, such as darker evenings and Halloween, which may temporarily elevate certain crime types.