Guisborough Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 marked a sharp shift in Guisborough’s crime profile, with public order offences surging by 100% compared to January. This spike, coupled with a 12.2% overall increase in crime rate to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, places the area 29.9% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. The most prevalent crimes—anti-social behaviour (24.2% of total), shoplifting (23.6%), and violence and sexual offences (21.8%)—highlight a pattern of incidents concentrated in public spaces and retail areas. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.1 per 1,000, is 116% above the UK average, consistent with the area’s built-up character and potential for high pedestrian density. Shoplifting, which accounts for 23.6% of all crimes, is 239% above the UK rate, likely reflecting the presence of retail outlets in the town centre. Violence and sexual offences, however, fell 16.3% month-on-month, suggesting a temporary decline in violent incidents during the winter lull. Seasonal factors—low outdoor activity and pre-spring quietude—may have dampened some crime types, though the surge in public order offences indicates a different dynamic at play. The data suggests that while Guisborough’s crime rate remains elevated compared to the UK, the nature of incidents reflects local patterns tied to urban density and retail activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was the 100% increase in public order offences, rising from six to 12 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% jump in bicycle theft (from zero to one incident) and a 100% rise in drug-related crimes (from zero to two), points to a sudden shift in criminal activity. Public order offences, now the second-most common category, are 36% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in town centres during February. Conversely, violence and sexual offences dropped by 16.3%, from 43 to 36, though they remain 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while down 11.1% month-on-month, remains high—2.1 per 1,000 residents, 116% above the UK rate. This suggests persistent challenges in managing public spaces, with shoplifting (2.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour driving the majority of incidents. For residents, the 100% increase in bicycle theft may be particularly concerning, as it indicates vulnerabilities in securing personal property despite the low overall rate for this category (100% above the UK average). The contrast between rising public order crimes and falling violent offences underscores the combination of local factors, such as seasonal transitions and community engagement, in shaping crime trends.

Guisborough’s crime rate in February 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, up from 7.8 per 1,000 in January—a 12.2% increase. This places the area’s rate 29.9% above the UK average, a gap that widened from previous months. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly six crimes per day, with one reported crime occurring for every 115 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure, while providing context for residents, does not account for fluctuations in daily activity or seasonal variations. Compared to the UK average, Guisborough’s rate of anti-social behaviour is 116% higher, and shoplifting is 239% above the national average, reflecting a distinct local pattern. However, the area’s rate of violence and sexual offences remains 19% below the UK average, a contrast that may be attributed to the relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife hubs. The 12.2% increase from January underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing public order issues and shoplifting, which dominate the crime profile. While the overall rate remains elevated, the comparison to the UK average highlights both areas of concern and relative strengths in managing certain crime types.