Guisborough Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Guisborough's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a mixed picture, with some categories showing marked deviations from national averages. The town's overall crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents is 1.2% below the UK average of 8.4, a slight but notable edge. The most striking outlier in the breakdown is 'Other crime,' which jumped by 500% compared to the previous month, though this category's exact nature remains unclassified. This surge, coupled with a 160% increase in 'Criminal damage and arson,' suggests possible spikes in unreported or less common offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.7% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.6 per 1,000—8% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, stood out as a major concern, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000, 45% above the UK average, likely linked to the town's social dynamics and proximity to nearby urban centres. Shoplifting also showed a significant spike, at 72% above the national average, potentially reflecting the presence of retail hubs or changing consumer patterns. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased socialising—may have contributed to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. Meanwhile, public order offences were 37% below the UK rate, indicating effective local policing or community engagement strategies. These trends, while varied, underscore the need for targeted interventions in areas like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, while the overall rate's proximity to the UK average suggests a relatively stable crime environment for Guisborough.

May 2024 saw a 500% increase in 'Other crime,' jumping from one to six incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less common offences, rose sharply despite no corresponding rise in overall crime rates. Concurrently, 'Criminal damage and arson' surged by 160%, from five to 13 cases, suggesting potential spikes in property-related incidents. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 25%, dropping from four to three incidents, possibly linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with rates 45% above the UK average, while shoplifting incidents were 72% higher than the national average. Public order offences were 37% below the UK rate, indicating a relatively lower incidence of disruptive behaviour in Guisborough compared to other areas. These shifts highlight a combination of local factors and broader trends, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerging as key areas for further analysis.

Guisborough's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 25.4% increase from April's 6.7 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, placing the area just 1.2% below the national rate. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of five reported crimes each day in Guisborough, a figure that, while modest, reflects the town's compact built-up area and localised activity patterns. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with typical patterns for towns of similar size and character. This figure is lower than the UK-wide average of one crime per 115 residents, suggesting a slightly better performance in Guisborough relative to the national context. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the town's 18,954 residents face a manageable level of crime. monthly increase warrants attention to recent shifts in crime dynamics.