Guisborough Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Guisborough's crime profile in July 2024 presents a mixed picture, with overall rates rising above the UK average and certain categories showing marked increases. The built-up area, located within Redcar and Cleveland, experienced a total of 174 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure, 9.5% higher than the UK average of 8.4, highlights a local challenge that warrants attention. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.8%) and shoplifting (10.3%). These patterns are consistent with Guisborough's character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where summer tourism and festivals may contribute to higher levels of public disorder. The surge in anti-social behaviour—38% above the UK average—may be linked to the influx of visitors during July, a month marked by school holidays and outdoor events. Similarly, shoplifting's 47% above-average rate could reflect increased retail activity and foot traffic. While property crimes accounted for 24.7% of the total, the dominance of violent and public order offences suggests a shift in criminal priorities, influenced by seasonal factors. This summer's data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-traffic areas and continued monitoring of trends as the season progresses.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with public order offences rising by 112.5%—the most significant jump—moving from eight to seventeen incidents. This surge, occurring during a month of festivals and outdoor events, may reflect heightened social interactions in public spaces. Simultaneously, possession of weapons doubled, and drug-related crimes also increased by 100%, suggesting shifts in local activity patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.2% of all crimes and 16% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour cases rose 38% above the national average, potentially linked to the area's summer tourism peak. While burglary and other theft fell by 53.8% and 42.9% respectively, these decreases may be temporary, as seasonal factors could reverse trends in coming months. Residents are advised to remain cautious, particularly in areas with high foot traffic during evening hours.

Guisborough's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 9.2 per 1,000 residents, a 9.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 8.4. This marks the first monthly rise in over two months, with the overall rate now 9.5% above the UK average. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of six reported incidents per day, reflecting a persistent local challenge. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for vigilance. The population context is critical: with 18,954 residents, the absolute number of crimes may appear low, but the proportional increase relative to the UK average suggests a shift in local dynamics. This rise coincides with the peak of summer, when tourism and outdoor events typically elevate public space usage, potentially influencing crime patterns.