Amble Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amble's crime rate in August 2025 reached 10.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.3% increase over the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This escalation underscores a troubling trend in the built-up area of Northumberland, where crime has consistently outpaced national benchmarks. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and other theft—collectively account for over 60% of reported incidents, with anti-social behaviour alone contributing 22.9% of total crimes. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may partly explain the heightened activity, as increased tourism and the presence of empty homes during summer vacations could elevate burglary risks. However, the most significant concern lies in the disproportionate rise of non-violent, unclassified crimes, such as other theft (135% above UK average) and other crime (275% above UK average), which suggest gaps in both policing and community awareness. While violence and sexual offences remain slightly below the UK average (2.8 vs 2.9 per 1,000), the overall pattern indicates a need for targeted interventions to address the surge in property-related and disorderly conduct offences. The area's relatively small population of 6,484 residents means that each crime has a tangible impact, with 1 in every 93 residents affected monthly. This statistic, combined with the sharp increases in specific categories, highlights the urgency for both residents and local authorities to reassess strategies for crime prevention and public safety.

August 2025 saw alarming increases in specific crime categories, with other theft and other crime both surging by 300% compared to the previous month. This jump, from 2 to 8 incidents for other theft and from 1 to 4 for other crime, indicates a sharp escalation in unclassified criminal activity. Robbery also rose by 100%, marking a first recorded incident in the category. These spikes contrast with decreases in bicycle theft (-50%) and public order offences (-22.2%), which may reflect seasonal shifts or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour. from 19 to 16 incidents, remains 71% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in community engagement. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding the 135% increase in other theft, which far outpaces the UK average for the category.

Amble's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 10.8 per 1,000 residents, a 13% increase from the previous month's 9.6 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, highlighting the persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents within the local population. While the overall rate remains elevated, the population-scaled perspective reveals that the impact of crime is distributed across the community, with no single area bearing the brunt of the increase. This suggests a broad-based challenge rather than isolated pockets of concern.