Amble Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Amble's crime profile in May 2025 revealed a pronounced dominance of violent crimes over property-related incidents, a pattern that may reflect both local demographics and seasonal dynamics. With a total crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—30.9% below the UK average of 8.1—Amble's data suggests a relatively safer environment compared to national benchmarks. However, the distribution of crime types within this lower overall rate tells a more complex story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (22% below), indicating that while the area is safer in this category, the sheer volume of violent incidents still represents a substantial portion of the total crime burden. Anti-social behaviour, at 30.6% of all crimes, was higher than the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000 (20% above), potentially reflecting the social dynamics of a built-up area within a rural county where community interactions may be more frequent and public spaces more densely used. Public order offences also exceeded the UK average by 38%, a figure that could be influenced by the longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising typical of May. This seasonal context—characterised by bank holidays and the gradual shift into summer—likely contributes to the higher rates of anti-social and public order incidents, as the area's residents and visitors engage more in outdoor activities. The stark contrast between the lower violent crime rate and the higher anti-social behaviour rate suggests a combination of factors, including local policing strategies, community engagement, and the physical characteristics of the built-up area itself. These patterns will need to be monitored in subsequent months to determine whether they represent a temporary anomaly or a more enduring trend, particularly as the summer season progresses and outdoor activities intensify further.

May 2025 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with shoplifting incidents plummeting by 66.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a 3-to-1 reduction in reported cases. This decline was mirrored by a 50% decrease in 'other crime' and 'other theft' categories, which fell from two to one incident each. The balance between property and violent crime remained skewed, with violent crimes (14 incidents) comprising 38.9% of total crimes, compared to property crimes (5 incidents) at 13.9%. This stark contrast places Amble's violent crime rate 22% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour incidents (11 cases) were 20% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. The most significant local anomaly was the 38% above-average rate for public order offences, which may be linked to the seasonal increase in outdoor socialising and longer evenings typical of May. These trends suggest that while violent crime remains a concern, the area's property crime rates are lower than national benchmarks, potentially influenced by local policing efforts or community initiatives.

Amble's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 26.6% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.6. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in built-up areas of Northumberland, where crime rates tend to dip during the spring months as outdoor activities shift from winter to summer. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, translating to roughly one crime per day over the course of the month. This frequency places Amble's residents in a position where, over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 180 residents. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, this suggests that the local community faces a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, despite the presence of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents that remain above national benchmarks. The contrast between Amble's figures and the UK's overall statistics highlights the unique characteristics of this built-up area, where community engagement and local policing strategies may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.