Amble Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Amble's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 18.3% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This elevated rate is driven by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34.9% of all reported crimes and was 143% higher than the UK average. The dominance of this category suggests a significant challenge in managing public order, particularly as the area transitions into summer. The start of the season, with longer days and the beginning of the tourism season in coastal and rural areas, may contribute to increased anti-social activity. Violence and sexual offences, while still a concern, were 31% below the UK average, possibly due to Amble's relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife hubs. Criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with a rate 146% above the UK average, raising questions about the role of seasonal factors or local events in driving such incidents. The overall crime profile in June reflects a mix of elevated property-related crimes and a relatively lower incidence of violent offences compared to national trends. These patterns are consistent with Amble's character as a built-up area within a rural county, where anti-social behaviour and property crimes may be more pronounced due to the interplay of local demographics and seasonal changes. The combination of these factors illustrates a community grappling with specific challenges that differ from the broader UK context.

June 2024 saw a 150% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from four to ten incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the start of summer, when outdoor activities and tourism in coastal areas like Amble could contribute to increased vandalism. Robbery also saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported in June compared to none in May, a shift that could reflect changing patterns in public spaces. Conversely, other theft decreased by 60%, falling from ten to four incidents, due to increased awareness or seasonal changes in retail activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.9% of all crimes and 143% above the UK average. This category's dominance highlights a persistent issue in the area, with its rate at 3.4 per 1,000 residents. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 31% below the UK average, a contrast that may be influenced by Amble's quieter, more rural character compared to densely populated urban centres. These fluctuations underscore the need to monitor specific crime types as summer progresses.

Amble's crime rate in June 2024 rose to 9.7 per 1,000 residents, an 8.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 9.0 per 1,000. This means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents — a figure that provides context for the monthly exposure of residents to crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a localised metric that reflects the pace of incidents in Amble. When compared to the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, Amble's rate is 18.3% higher, highlighting a notable disparity in crime trends between this built-up area and the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low given Amble's population of 6,484. This suggests that while crime is above the UK average, the impact on residents may not be as severe as the rate alone might imply. The combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics likely plays a role in this context.