Guisborough Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2024, Guisborough's crime rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 53.7% above the UK average, a stark figure that translates to a 1-in-80 chance of experiencing a crime over the course of the month. This rate, while higher than the national average, reflects the area's unique profile as a small built-up community within Redcar and Cleveland. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (26.5% of all incidents), shoplifting (20.6%), and anti-social behaviour (19.3%), all of which exceeded UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.3 per 1,000, were 23% above the UK average, a figure that may be linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. Shoplifting's 266% surge over the UK average—49 incidents compared to the national 0.7 per 1,000—suggests a combination of retail activity and summer tourism. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000, was 67% above the UK average, a pattern consistent with areas experiencing high transient populations. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely contributed to the rise in burglary, as empty homes created vulnerabilities. These patterns illustrate how local factors—seasonal tourism, retail presence, and community dynamics—interact to shape crime profiles, offering a per-capita lens on the risks residents face.

August 2024 saw a stark rise in burglary, with 22 incidents reported—up 266.7% from July's 6. This surge aligns with seasonal trends, as August's peak holiday season likely left more homes unoccupied, creating opportunities for opportunistic thieves. Shoplifting also spiked by 172.2%, jumping from 18 to 49 incidents, a figure 266% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect the area's retail mix, with high foot traffic during summer holidays driving petty theft. Conversely, drug-related offences plummeted by 83.3%, from 6 to 1, a decline consistent with broader UK trends in illicit drug activity. Vehicle crime increased by 150%, rising from 2 to 5, though this remains below the UK average. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics.

Guisborough's crime rate in August 2024 rose to 12.6 per 1,000 residents, a 36.8% increase from July's 9.2 per 1,000. This marks the highest monthly rate since at least 2020, reflecting a shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a local resident encountering a crime roughly every 80 days. This monthly exposure rate—1 crime per 80 residents—highlights the sustained pressure on community safety despite the area's relatively small population of 18,954. The rise in property crimes, particularly burglary, contrasts with declines in drug-related offences and weapon possession, suggesting evolving criminal priorities. While the daily crime count may seem high, the population-scaled perspective reveals that Guisborough's rate remains significantly above the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted local interventions.