Amble Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Amble's crime profile in June 2023 reveals a stark outlier: anti-social behaviour incidents were 116% above the UK average, far outpacing other categories. The area recorded 62 crimes overall, translating to a crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents — 12.9% higher than the UK average of 8.5. Violent crimes, at 22 incidents (35.5% of total), dominated the breakdown, with 3.4 per 1,000 residents, 16% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and public order offences (9 incidents) followed, each showing significant deviations from national norms. This pattern contrasts with the UK's broader trend, where property crimes typically outpace violent crimes in rural areas. June, marking the start of summer, likely intensified social activity in Amble's coastal setting, though the area's small population and low density may have limited the scale of such incidents. The high rate of anti-social behaviour could reflect increased foot traffic from early-season tourism or seasonal gatherings in public spaces. While property crimes were comparatively low (8 incidents, 1.2 per 1,000), the dominance of violent and disorderly offences suggests a unique dynamic in this built-up area of Northumberland, where community interactions and seasonal rhythms may amplify certain types of crime. The data also highlights a sharp contrast with the UK average for burglary, which in Amble was 0.3 per 1,000 — 6% below the national rate of 0.3 per 1,000. This anomaly may indicate strong local security measures or a lower concentration of high-value properties. As summer progresses, the area's crime profile will likely shift further, influenced by extended daylight hours and increased visitor numbers, though the current figures underscore a need for targeted interventions in managing anti-social behaviour and violent incidents.

June 2023 saw marked increases in public order offences (+28.6%, from 7 to 9) and anti-social behaviour (+23.5%, from 17 to 21), with both categories significantly exceeding UK averages. Violence and sexual offences rose by 15.8% (19 to 22), maintaining their position as the most common crime type. These increases may be linked to the start of summer, when prolonged daylight hours and early tourism activity could intensify social interactions in public spaces. Conversely, drugs-related crimes fell sharply by 75.0% (from 4 to 1), and other theft offences dropped by the same percentage, suggesting a temporary reduction in opportunistic crimes. The UK comparison for anti-social behaviour is particularly striking: 3.2 per 1,000 in Amble compared to the national average of 1.5 per 1,000, an 116% disparity. This highlights a need for local strategies to address disorderly conduct, which may be exacerbated by the area's coastal appeal and seasonal visitor patterns. Meanwhile, burglary remained unusually low, with only 2 incidents — 0.3 per 1,000, 6% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This could reflect effective community policing or the absence of high-risk properties in the built-up area. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which may impact local quality of life and necessitate community engagement initiatives.

Amble's crime rate in June 2023 (9.6 per 1,000) represented a 16.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.4 per 1,000, indicating a short-term decline in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the built-up nature of the area within Northumberland's rural context. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the significance of each incident in a small community. This statistic contrasts with the UK average, which is not provided for daily or monthly exposure rates, but the local figure offers a tangible perspective for residents. The population context also reveals that with 6,484 residents, even a single crime can have a noticeable impact on community safety perceptions. The previous month's higher rate (11.4) may have been influenced by transient factors, such as weather patterns or temporary events, though the June decline suggests a possible stabilization. However, the persistent elevation of violent and anti-social crimes above UK averages indicates that these categories remain critical areas for intervention. Residents may find the monthly exposure figure (1-in-105) useful for contextualizing their personal risk, though the relatively low daily rate suggests that crime is not an omnipresent concern in Amble.