Amble Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant crime category in Amble during April 2024, accounting for 28.1% of all reported incidents. This category, with 18 recorded cases, exceeded the UK average by 9%, underscoring a localised concern that may be linked to the area's built-up nature and seasonal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 21.9% of total crimes, with 14 incidents reported—80% above the UK average. The high rate of anti-social behaviour could be connected to the limited public spaces available in a small built-up area, where interactions are more concentrated. Other theft (12.5%) and burglary (9.4%) also contributed significantly, both far exceeding UK averages by 114% and 181% respectively. These figures may reflect the vulnerability of smaller communities to targeted crimes, particularly in the absence of extensive surveillance or community policing initiatives. April's spring weather, with longer daylight hours and increased outdoor activity, likely influenced crime patterns, though the exact relationship between seasonality and specific offences remains speculative. The overall crime rate of 9.9 per 1,000 residents—28.6% above the UK average—positions Amble as an area requiring targeted attention, particularly for violent and property-related crimes. While causal links, the seasonal context of Easter and spring may have amplified existing trends, such as the 50% drop in shoplifting, which could correlate with increased retail security measures during peak shopping periods.

April 2024 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime and burglary compared to March, with four vehicle-related incidents and six burglaries reported. These spikes contrast sharply with a 57.6% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 33 to 14 incidents. The category of 'other theft' also rose by 60%, reaching eight incidents, while shoplifting halved from 10 to five. Violence and sexual offences remained high, at 2.8 per 1,000 residents—9% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.2 per 1,000, was 80% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's built-up character and limited public spaces for dispersal. Residents might find the 50% reduction in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, linked to increased retail staff presence during Easter weekends.

Amble's crime rate in April 2024 (9.9 per 1,000) marked a 26.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 13.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of spring, when increased daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the monthly exposure rate shows one reported crime for every 101 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 6,484. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in April, a rate that, while higher than the UK average, reflects the unique dynamics of a built-up area within a rural county. The drop from March to April contrasts with the previous year's trends, suggesting potential effectiveness of local measures or natural fluctuations in criminal activity. This monthly exposure figure does not account for variations in population density or geographic spread, which may influence the perceived safety of the area.