Ashington Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Ashington (Northumberland) recorded a crime rate of 16.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 116.9% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with the national figure underscores the area’s unique challenges, particularly in the balance between property and violent crimes. The most prevalent categories were violence and sexual offences (27.9% of all reported crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (22.2%) and shoplifting (14.0%). While property crimes collectively contributed a significant portion of the total, the violent crime rate—4.7 per 1,000—was 79% higher than the UK average, highlighting a pronounced issue in this category. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and university freshers, may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which both saw increases in the month. However, the data also reveals a complex picture: while shoplifting and burglary remain concerns, the overall crime profile is dominated by violent and anti-social incidents, which may reflect broader social dynamics or localized pressures. The UK average for anti-social behaviour, at 1.2 per 1,000, is 216% below Ashington’s rate, a disparity that could be linked to the town’s demographic characteristics, such as a younger population or limited community support structures. The high prevalence of these crimes suggests that local policing and community initiatives must address both immediate safety concerns and underlying factors contributing to the area’s elevated crime rate.

September 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from three to six cases. This surge, alongside an 87.5% rise in ‘other crime’ and a 52% increase in public order offences, signals a notable shift in the crime mix. The dominance of violent crimes, which account for 27.9% of all reported incidents, remains starkly above the UK average for this category by 79%. Meanwhile, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour also significantly exceed national rates, with the latter being 216% above the UK average. A notable decrease in bicycle theft, falling by two-thirds from six to two incidents, may reflect seasonal factors or targeted local interventions. However, the overall upward trend in violent and anti-social crimes suggests a pressing need for continued community engagement and policing efforts in the area.

The crime rate in Ashington for September 2024 rose to 16.7 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 15.0. This places the area significantly above the UK average, which remains at 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Ashington recorded an average of 16 crimes per day in September, a figure that highlights the persistent demand on local policing resources. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure to crime means that over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 60 residents. This statistic, while localised, underscores the proportion of the population affected by crime in a single month. The rise in overall crime rate, combined with the continued dominance of violent and anti-social crimes, suggests a combination of factors affecting the area’s safety profile. The population context also reveals that, despite the higher rate, the absolute number of crimes is spread across a relatively small population, which may influence the perception of risk among residents.