Amble Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2024, Amble's overall crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 7.1% above the UK average of 8.4. This discrepancy highlights a notable imbalance in the crime profile, with property-related offences (24 incidents) outnumbering violent crimes (10 incidents) by nearly double. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 29.3% of all recorded crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (1.4 per 1,000). The data also reveals a stark contrast in regional crime patterns, as other theft (17 incidents) and public order offences (6 incidents) contributed to the local tally, reflecting a trend seen in other Northumbrian towns with similar demographic profiles. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended daylight hours and the approach of summer holidays—may partly explain the elevated rates of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, which often correlate with increased outdoor socialising and alcohol consumption in the area. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (2 incidents) compared to the UK average suggests that retail premises in Amble may be more effectively secured or less targeted than in other regions. This month's figures, while showing a slight upward trend from the UK-wide average, remain within a manageable range for a small built-up area in Northumberland, where community cohesion and low population density often contribute to lower crime incidence.

May 2024 saw a significant 200% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 6 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 60% drop in shoplifting (5 to 2). This shift in crime mix underscores a growing emphasis on disorderly conduct, which may be influenced by the seasonal transition into warmer weather and longer evenings. The category of other theft (10 incidents) remained 159% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in Amble that could be linked to the area's proximity to major transport routes and its role as a regional hub for trade and tourism. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 44.4% compared to the previous month, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 18 to 10. This decrease, though welcome, still places the category 47% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to a safer environment for residents. The emergence of bicycle theft (1 incident) and drug-related offences (1 incident) both doubled from zero in April, indicating potential new vulnerabilities in the area that warrant closer monitoring, especially as summer activities intensify.

Amble's crime rate in May 2024 (9.0 per 1,000) marked a 9.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.9, reflecting a slight but measurable trend toward stability. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low-crime expectations of a small built-up area in Northumberland. When scaled to the local population of 6,484 residents, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 112 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many urban centres but comparable to other rural and semi-rural areas in the UK. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that categories like anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and other theft (10 incidents) impact the local community, with their rates far exceeding national averages. This disparity suggests that Amble's unique socio-economic dynamics—such as its role as a commuter town for nearby cities and its reliance on tourism—may create conditions where certain types of crime are more likely to occur. While the overall rate remains above the UK average, the directional trend from April to May indicates that local efforts to address public order issues and property crime may be yielding results, even if challenges persist in maintaining this momentum.