Guisborough Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Guisborough's crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 placed it 27.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This discrepancy highlights a combination of local factors and national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 25.8% of all reported incidents (50 cases). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.6% (36 cases), with criminal damage and arson making up 16.5% (32 cases). These figures suggest a pattern where public order issues and property damage dominate the local crime profile. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, Halloween, and the clocks going back—likely contributed to the elevated levels of criminal activity. While violence and sexual offences were slightly below the UK average (2.6 vs 2.7 per 1,000), anti-social behaviour and criminal damage were far above national benchmarks. This contrast may be explained by Guisborough's character as a built-up area within a coastal and industrial region, where community tensions or economic pressures could drive such crimes. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 42% below the UK average) suggests fewer opportunities for such offences, due to lower car ownership or better parking security. The overall picture indicates that while Guisborough faces challenges in managing public order and property crime, certain categories like drug-related offences remain in line with national averages. This mixed profile underscores the need for targeted local strategies rather than generic solutions.

October 2023 saw a dramatic 88.2% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from 17 to 32. This surge, which is 170% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with a 21.7% drop in anti-social behaviour (from 46 to 36). Violent crimes also fell by 16.7%, though they remain a significant portion of the total at 25.8%. Other notable shifts include a 200% increase in 'other crime' (from 1 to 3) and a 100% rise in possession of weapons (from 1 to 2). Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 33.3%, aligning with the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest seasonal influences—such as Halloween activities—may have impacted property crime trends, while reduced anti-social behaviour could reflect community efforts or temporary changes in local activity patterns.

Guisborough's crime rate in October 2023 fell slightly to 10.2 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% decrease from the previous month's 10.5 per 1,000. This small decline contrasts with the overall trend of remaining 27.5% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, 194 crimes were reported over 31 days, translating to roughly 6 crimes per day. For residents, this means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 people over the course of the month. While the rate remains elevated compared to the UK, the month-on-month reduction suggests some short-term stabilisation. The population context highlights that Guisborough’s crime profile is shaped by specific categories like anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which are far above national averages. This underscores the need for targeted local interventions rather than broad comparisons.