Cramlington Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Cramlington's built-up area recorded 262 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents—17.6% above the UK average of 7.4. This figure, when scaled to the area's population of 30,151, translates to 8.7 crimes for every 100 residents, a rate that is higher than the national average. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.4%) and shoplifting (9.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday month marked by shorter days and reduced retail footfall, which may partly explain the higher rates of property crimes. However, the significant disparity in anti-social behaviour—112% above the UK average—suggests underlying social or environmental factors specific to Cramlington. The area's built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, may contribute to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour, while the lack of major retail hubs could explain the lower rates of vehicle crime compared to urban centres. These findings highlight the need to consider both local geography and seasonal trends when interpreting crime statistics, as the data reflects a combination of factors that shape the area's crime profile.

January 2024 saw a stark rise in bicycle theft, jumping from zero to three incidents—a 100% increase. This spike, coupled with the 100% rise in robbery, suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the post-holiday period. Other theft also surged by 76.9%, reflecting a broader trend in property crimes. In contrast, burglary dropped by 70%, and drug-related offences fell by 60%, indicating possible reductions in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.4% of total crimes, was 112% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's built-up character and limited public spaces for social interaction. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained 60% below the UK average, potentially due to lower commuter traffic during the winter months. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns, with some categories rising sharply while others decline.

Cramlington's crime rate in January 2024 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% increase from the previous month's 8.4. This translates to roughly 8 crimes reported each day in the built-up area, a figure that, while local, offers a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 115 residents, highlighting the scale of exposure within the population. When compared to the UK average, Cramlington's rate remains higher, but the daily context provides a lens through which local patterns can be understood. The population size—30,151—means that even modest increases in crime rate can reflect significant changes in absolute numbers. For example, the 17.6% gap between Cramlington and the UK average corresponds to 262 crimes, a figure that underscores the area's distinct challenges. This population-scaled perspective is critical for contextualising both the rise in violence and the sharp decline in vehicle crime, which fell 60% below the UK average.