Cramlington Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Cramlington's crime rate in April 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within Northumberland, while not immune to crime, demonstrates a consistent trend of lower-than-national-average rates, a pattern that has persisted in recent months. The most significant contributors to the crime profile were violence and sexual offences (37.3% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and criminal damage and arson (8.8%). These figures suggest a mix of interpersonal and property-related issues, with violence and anti-social behaviour affecting the area compared to the UK average. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced patterns. The relative safety of Cramlington compared to the UK average is notable, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and other theft, where rates are significantly lower. This could reflect the area's character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up area within a rural county, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour indicates ongoing challenges in managing local tensions and ensuring public safety, especially in communal spaces.

April 2024 saw several notable shifts in crime patterns within Cramlington. Robbery increased by 100% compared to March, with the number of incidents rising from 1 to 2. Burglary also doubled, moving from 5 to 10 cases, a significant jump that may warrant closer attention. Shoplifting rose by 21.4%, reflecting a trend that could be linked to Easter-related retail activity or seasonal fluctuations in consumer behaviour. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 66.7%, dropping from 3 to 1, a decrease that contrasts with the UK average for this category. Vehicle crime also declined by 50%, from 6 to 3 incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The breakdown shows that Cramlington's violent crime rate is 5% above the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 2.7 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 15% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this area. Meanwhile, shoplifting is 10% below the UK average, indicating that retail-focused crime may be less prevalent here than nationally. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local factors and broader trends, with the area’s relatively low vehicle crime rate reflecting its rural context and limited urban infrastructure.

Cramlington’s crime rate in April 2024 (7.2 per 1,000) marked a 3.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable improvement in local safety metrics. Over the course of the month, this translated to roughly 7 crimes reported per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the daily reality for residents. When scaled to the population of 30,151, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 139 residents illustrates the frequency of incidents in a way that aligns with the area’s built-up yet relatively low-density character. This rate is lower than the UK average, but the comparison reveals nuanced differences in crime types: while vehicle crime and other theft are significantly below the national average, violence and anti-social behaviour remain areas of concern. The previous month’s rate of 7.4 per 1,000 suggests a small but measurable decline, which could be attributed to seasonal factors such as the end of the Easter holiday period or increased community policing efforts. However, a direct causal link. Residents may find the monthly exposure figure particularly useful, as it contextualises the risk in terms of population size. For example, the 1-in-139 statistic means that, on average, every resident has a small but non-negligible chance of being affected by crime during the month, a figure that is slightly better than the UK average but still requires vigilance.