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

Shoplifting dominates the crime profile in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea during November 2024, accounting for 33.8% of all reported crimes. This figure is 509% above the UK average for the same category, a stark contrast to the area’s overall crime rate of 12.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% higher than the national average. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday, and the onset of darker evenings—likely contributes to this pattern. Retail outlets and high streets in coastal towns often become focal points for shoplifting during the holiday shopping season, and Newbiggin-by-the-Sea’s proximity to major tourist routes may amplify this trend. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 23% of crimes and 161% above the UK average. This may reflect the community’s small size, where incidents are more visible and concentrated, or the influence of transient populations during peak tourist periods. Violent crimes, while lower than the UK average (15% below), still account for 17.6% of the total, with a notable 40.9% decline from October. This decrease could be attributed to the reduced daylight hours deterring outdoor activity, though the absence of specific data on enforcement actions or community initiatives means this remains speculative. The overall crime rate, though elevated, is not uniformly distributed across categories: property crimes (37) outnumber violent crimes (13), suggesting a focus on retail and public spaces rather than interpersonal violence. This aligns with the characteristics of a coastal built-up area, where commercial activity and seasonal tourism create opportunities for property-related offences.

November saw sharp increases in other theft (+200%), public order (+100%), and vehicle crime (+100%), while violence and sexual offences fell by 40.9%. These shifts reflect the seasonal context of November: the Black Friday shopping period likely drove spikes in theft and retail-related crimes, while the extended darkness of winter may have reduced opportunities for violent crimes. Shoplifting, which accounts for 33.8% of all crimes, remains high compared to the UK average (509% above), a pattern consistent with the area’s retail presence and tourist activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell below the UK average by 55%, possibly due to reduced traffic volume during the month or seasonal changes in parking patterns. The 12.4 per 1,000 crime rate is 63.2% above the UK average, but this is largely driven by shoplifting and anti-social behaviour, which are both significantly above national benchmarks. Residents may find the 33.8% share of shoplifting crimes particularly noteworthy, as it suggests targeted retail enforcement or seasonal vulnerabilities.

In November 2024, the crime rate in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea rose by 4.3% compared to the previous month, reaching 12.4 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure that reflects the area’s compact built-up nature and the seasonal pressures of November. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 80 residents, highlighting the density of reported incidents relative to the town’s population of 5,949. While the daily crime count remains a local metric without a UK-wide equivalent, the monthly exposure figure underscores the frequency of incidents within a small community. This rate is higher than the UK average, but the comparison section focuses on local context: the 2-per-day average aligns with the area’s proximity to coastal tourism hubs and the retail activity associated with Black Friday. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that residents face a higher proportion of crimes compared to national trends, though specific factors like seasonal events or local demographics may contribute to this disparity.