Amble Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Amble's overall crime rate in July 2023 stood at 9.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.3% above the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This rate reflects a mix of local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour accounting for the largest share of incidents (36.1%), followed by violence and sexual offences (21.3%) and criminal damage and arson (16.4%). The seasonal context of July — a peak month for tourism, festivals, and school holidays — likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour, which often escalates in areas with transient populations and increased foot traffic. Despite this, the rate of violence and sexual offences fell by 40.9% compared to June, possibly linked to the closure of schools and the shift in community activity patterns during summer. The data also highlights a marked contrast between local and national trends: anti-social behaviour in Amble is 139% above the UK average, while public order offences are 68% below, suggesting a combination of local enforcement priorities and the transient nature of summer visitors. These figures underscore the need for targeted strategies to address anti-social conduct without undermining the positive reductions observed in other categories.

July 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with three categories experiencing dramatic increases. Other theft rose by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), bicycle theft doubled (from 0 to 1), and shoplifting surged by 100% (from 0 to 5). These spikes may reflect heightened summer activity, such as increased outdoor events or the presence of temporary residents. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 88.9% (from 9 to 1), likely tied to the seasonal reduction in large gatherings and the closure of schools, which typically drive such incidents. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 40.9% (from 22 to 13), a shift that may be partly explained by the absence of students and the lower density of night-time populations during July. Amble's anti-social behaviour rate (3.4 per 1,000) is 139% above the UK average, highlighting a critical area for intervention. Meanwhile, the local rate for violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average, illustrating a divergence in local crime patterns that warrants further analysis.

Amble's crime rate in July 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 1.6% from 9.6 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents. This minimal change suggests a relatively consistent crime environment despite the fluctuations in specific categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in certain months. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is slightly higher than the UK average in similar built-up areas. With a population of 6,484, this translates to a manageable burden on local resources, though the above-average rate of anti-social behaviour necessitates ongoing community engagement. The comparison to the UK average also reveals contrasting trends: while Amble's violent crime rate is lower than the national figure, its anti-social behaviour rate is significantly higher. This disparity may be linked to local factors such as tourism patterns, the transient nature of the population, or the specific challenges of managing public spaces in a coastal or rural setting.