Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea recorded a crime rate of 10.1 per 1,000 residents, significantly higher than the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to a 1-in-99 chance of experiencing a crime during the month, a risk that is particularly pronounced in the context of violence and sexual offences. These crimes accounted for 43.3% of all reported incidents, far exceeding their share in the UK average (2.6 per 1,000, or 28% of total crimes). The local profile is shaped by a combination of factors, including the Easter holiday period and spring weather, which likely contributed to increased outdoor activity and social interactions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.7% of total crimes, with public order offences also rising sharply. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and the transition to longer days—may have influenced patterns of behaviour. Shoplifting and other theft categories were lower than the UK average, possibly reflecting the area’s smaller retail footprint. This mix of elevated and reduced crime types underscores the need for a nuanced understanding of local dynamics, where community-specific factors interact with broader national trends.

April 2024 saw a notable 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary cases (from 0 to 2), suggests a shift in crime patterns during the Easter period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 69.2% (from 13 to 4), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in outdoor activity. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 43.3% of all crimes, remain 72% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in this category. Shoplifting, however, was 25% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), a figure that may be influenced by the area’s limited retail presence. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while acknowledging pockets of lower-than-average activity.

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea's crime rate in April 2024 (10.1 per 1,000) reflects a 9.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a slight stabilization in reported incidents following a period of elevated activity. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to a tangible presence in the local community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 99 residents, a ratio that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. With 5,949 residents, the area’s crime profile remains distinct from the UK average, where the daily crime context is not provided for comparison. This monthly exposure figure offers a clear snapshot of how often residents might encounter crime, though it does not account for unreported incidents or the distribution of crime types across different parts of the built-up area.