Newbiggin-by-the-Sea Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea for November 2025, accounting for 27.8% of all reported crimes. This category, with 15 incidents, is 3% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, yet the overall crime rate of 9.1 per 1,000—24.7% above the UK average—reflects a challenging local context. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson follow closely, each contributing 20.4% and 18.5% of total crimes, respectively. These figures are starkly elevated compared to national benchmarks, with anti-social behaviour 79% above the UK average and criminal damage and arson 221% above. The seasonal context of November—marked by the approach of Bonfire Night, the tail end of Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—likely amplifies tensions and opportunities for crime. The coastal location of Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, combined with its small population and built-up area status, may contribute to concentrated incidents in specific zones, such as the town centre or recreational areas. While the rate of violent crime is slightly lower than the UK average, the overall elevation in property-related crimes, particularly shoplifting and criminal damage, suggests a need for targeted interventions. The interplay between seasonal events and local demographics appears to drive the crime picture here, with the absence of a large student population or major industrial activity pointing to different dynamics compared to urban centres.

November saw a sharp 150% increase in shoplifting, rising from four to ten incidents, a spike likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity and the proximity of the town to retail hubs. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 36.4%, from 11 to 15 cases, a trend that may be connected to the darker evenings of the month and the seasonal nature of Bonfire Night. In contrast, other theft and public order offences fell by 66.7% and 50%, respectively, indicating a possible reduction in transient activity or the success of local enforcement efforts. Anti-social behaviour, while down from 20 to 11 incidents, remains 79% above the UK average, pointing to a persistent challenge in managing community disruptions. The surge in criminal damage and arson—221% above the UK average—suggests a need for closer examination of property-related incidents, which may be influenced by the area’s coastal environment and seasonal events.

The crime rate in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea for November 2025 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, a 22.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.8 per 1,000. This decline suggests a potential stabilization in local crime trends. above the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in this small built-up area. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a community of under 6,000 people. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can have noticeable impacts on residents’ perceptions of safety. The drop in anti-social behaviour and public order offences—by 45% and 50%, respectively—may indicate a temporary lull in community tensions or the effectiveness of local measures during the month. However, the persistent elevation of certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, which are 221% above the UK average, suggests ongoing challenges that require targeted attention.