Guisborough Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Guisborough recorded a crime rate of 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 7.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining safety within the built-up area, though the distribution of crime types offers insight into local dynamics. Property crimes, which accounted for 41% of total incidents, dominated the monthly breakdown, with shoplifting and criminal damage and arson contributing disproportionately. The prevalence of property-related offences may be influenced by Guisborough's urban character, which includes retail and industrial zones that could attract opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, violent crimes, though lower in absolute terms, constituted 24.7% of all reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences being the most frequent category. This category remained 20% below the UK average, a deviation that might reflect the town's demographic profile or effective local policing. Seasonal factors, including the Easter holiday and spring weather, likely amplified outdoor activity, increasing exposure to property crimes while reducing opportunities for certain violent offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, emerged as a significant concern, with rates 58% above the UK average, suggesting challenges in managing public order that warrant further attention. The interplay between these trends—property crimes rising alongside anti-social behaviour—may indicate a complex relationship between environmental factors and community dynamics, though direct causation cannot be asserted without additional data.

April 2025 saw a 60% rise in vehicle crime, the most substantial increase among reported categories, which may reflect heightened activity during the Easter period or changes in local traffic patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 48.8%, potentially linked to seasonal shifts in outdoor activity or targeted enforcement. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with property crimes accounting for 41% of total incidents compared to 24.7% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.1 per 1,000, is 58% above the UK average, a disparity that could indicate localised challenges in community management. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—despite being the most frequent category—remain 20% below the UK rate, a contrast that may reflect demographic or geographic factors unique to Guisborough.

Guisborough's crime rate in April 2025 (8.3 per 1,000) reflects a 26.8% reduction from the previous month's 11.4 per 1,000, marking a significant downward trend. This decline contrasts with the area's 7.8% above the UK average, suggesting local factors may have influenced the shift. Daily crime activity averaged five incidents per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the scale of incidents relative to the population of 18,954. This figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide statistics, provides a tangible measure of risk for residents. The decrease may align with seasonal patterns, such as the Easter holiday period, which could have reduced opportunities for certain crimes, though this remains speculative without further data.