Amble Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Amble's crime profile in April 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. At 7.6 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 1.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a marginal difference that highlights the unique characteristics of this built-up area within Northumberland. The seasonal context of April—Easter and spring weather—may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, potentially exacerbating incidents of violence and public disorder. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.9 per 1,000, was 11% above the UK average, while public order offences (1.2 per 1,000) were 122% higher than the national rate. These figures suggest a localised challenge in managing community tensions during periods of heightened social interaction. The relatively low property crime rate (8 cases, or 16.3% of total crimes) contrasts with the sharp rise in violent offences, reflecting the area's demographic and geographic profile as a small town with limited commercial infrastructure compared to larger urban centres. The data also shows a 50% increase in shoplifting, which may be linked to Easter-related retail activity, though this remains a minor component of the overall crime picture.

April 2025 saw a 90% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 10 to 19 cases. This category alone contributed 38.8% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.9 per 1,000 in Amble). Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 28% increase in its UK comparison rate. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 40%, and drugs-related crimes dropped by 50% from March's 2 cases to 1. The shift in crime mix shows a marked rise in violent incidents compared to property crimes, which accounted for just 16.3% of total crimes. Shoplifting, though 24% below the UK average, saw a 50% increase from 2 to 3 cases, possibly linked to Easter-related retail activity.

Amble's crime rate in April 2025 rose by 19.6% from the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000 to 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, highlights the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. This rate is 1.3% below the UK average, a marginal difference that suggests local factors may be influencing crime patterns more than national trends. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Amble's 6,484 residents collectively experienced a crime rate that, while slightly better than the UK average, shows a significant month-on-month increase that warrants closer analysis of contributing factors.