Guisborough Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a combination of trends in Guisborough, where the area’s crime rate of 11.4 per 1,000 residents placed it 50% above the UK average. This figure, though slightly lower than the previous month’s rate of 12.3, highlights the persistent challenges faced by the built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 29.2% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 24.1% and shoplifting at 13.0%. These patterns align with the area’s character as a small urban centre with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where public order issues often intersect with nightlife and retail activity. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended periods of darkness—may have contributed to the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. Shoplifting and criminal damage both exceeded UK averages by over 100%, suggesting that local economic pressures or the transient nature of certain populations could be factors. While the overall crime rate has not seen a dramatic shift, the combination of these trends underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and supporting local businesses to mitigate theft.

November 2024 saw stark contrasts in crime trends within Guisborough. Other crime surged by 250%, rising from 2 to 7 incidents, a jump that may reflect increased reporting or shifts in local activity patterns. Concurrently, drug-related offences rose by 40%, and criminal damage and arson increased by 40%, both of which could be linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 85.7%, dropping from seven to one incident—a drop that may indicate heightened awareness or changes in parking habits during darker evenings. Possession of weapons also fell by 50%, though anti-social behaviour remained high, at 197% above the UK average. These fluctuations suggest that while some areas of concern are easing, others demand closer attention, particularly in managing public order and addressing the root causes of property damage.

Guisborough's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 11.4 per 1,000 residents, a 7.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 12.3 per 1,000. This slight decline suggests a potential stabilization in local crime patterns, though the area remains significantly above the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately seven crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent nature of local issues. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 88 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 18,954 people. While the reduction from October is modest, it may reflect seasonal adjustments, such as the winding down of Black Friday shopping activity or the impact of shorter daylight hours on certain types of crime. The population context reveals that even small changes in crime rates translate to meaningful differences for residents, emphasizing the need for sustained local efforts to address underlying factors.