Northumberland Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Northumberland's crime rate for November 2024 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.9% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mixed picture of crime trends, with violent and sexual offences accounting for 35.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.2%) and criminal damage and arson (10.2%). The dominance of violent crime in this month's statistics contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically holds a larger share. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday may have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remains stable compared to recent months. Violence and sexual offences in Northumberland matched the UK average at 2.6 per 1,000, while anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were higher than the national average. This suggests that local dynamics—possibly tied to the area's mix of rural and urban environments—may contribute to these differences. The crime profile in November also showed a significant presence of property-related incidents, with shoplifting and public order offences contributing to the overall mix. However, the rate of vehicle crime was 55% below the UK average, a consistent trend in this region where car theft is historically low due to factors such as limited urban density and higher rural surveillance. The seasonal context of November, with its shorter days and holiday shopping events, may have influenced the prevalence of certain offences, though the overall crime rate remains within a range typical for a mixed rural-urban district.

November 2024 saw a sharp 15.1% increase in burglary incidents, rising from 86 to 99 cases. This unexpected spike in property crime contrasts with the overall downward trend in the area's crime rate. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 10.5%, marking a concerning uptick in violent-related offences. On the other hand, robbery cases plummeted by 61.5%, falling from 13 to 5, a stark reduction likely linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and holiday periods deterring opportunistic attacks. Bicycle theft also declined sharply by 50%, aligning with a broader trend in Northumberland where vehicle crime is 55% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour remains 17% above the national benchmark, highlighting persistent challenges in community management. This mix of increases and decreases underscores the complexity of local crime patterns, with property crime rising while violent crime components show significant declines.

Northumberland's crime rate in November 2024 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.8 per 1,000. This marks the first monthly decline since July 2024, reflecting a slight but measurable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 80 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents within the local population. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains consistent with seasonal patterns observed in similar rural-urban mixed areas. When compared to the UK average, Northumberland's lower crime rate—3.9% below the national figure—suggests a broader trend of relative safety in this region, particularly in property crime categories. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that while the overall rate is modest, the distribution across crime types reveals specific areas of concern, such as anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which remain higher than the UK average.