Amble Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Amble's crime rate of 14.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 78.8% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring a significant disparity in local safety compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (25 incidents, 26.9% of total), violence and sexual offences (24 incidents, 25.8%), and criminal damage and arson (17 incidents, 18.3%). These figures reflect a community grappling with persistent issues in public conduct and property-related crimes. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as September marks the start of the school term and university freshers' week, which may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The data also shows that while shoplifting decreased by 80% from August, other crimes—particularly 'other crime' and public order offences—rose sharply, suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. The high rate of anti-social behaviour, which is 191% above the UK average, may be linked to the area's character as a small built-up area within a rural county, where social dynamics and community interactions could influence such trends. The dominance of non-violent crimes in the breakdown indicates that while violent crime remains a concern, property-related and public order issues are even more pressing in Amble. These findings highlight the need for targeted local initiatives to address the specific challenges identified in the data.

September saw sharp increases in 'other crime' (500% rise from 1 to 6 incidents) and public order offences (200% rise from 2 to 6). These jumps suggest a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors like the return to school and university freshers. Anti-social behaviour. from 42 to 25 incidents, remains 191% above the UK average at 3.9 per 1,000. This category's dominance—accounting for 26.9% of all crimes—highlights persistent issues with public conduct in the area. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped 80% from 5 to 1 incident, a decrease that may reflect seasonal changes as retail activity wanes outside peak shopping periods. The category of 'other crime'—which rose dramatically—remains 543% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this category that deserves closer attention.

Amble's crime rate in September 2023 rose to 14.3 per 1,000 residents, up 14.8% from 12.5 per 1,000 in August. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 6,484 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 70 residents, a ratio that highlights the density of incidents relative to population size. While the UK average crime rate stands at 8.0 per 1,000, Amble's rate is higher, reflecting a persistent challenge in local crime management. The daily crime count provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, with three incidents occurring on average each day. This figure, when contextualised against the area's population, illustrates that the impact of crime is not just statistical but deeply personal, affecting a significant proportion of the community on a regular basis.