Guisborough Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Guisborough’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, 18.5% above the UK average of 8.1. This divergence highlights a unique local profile, with anti-social behaviour comprising 33.5% of all reported crimes — a rate 125% above the national average. This category’s dominance underscores a pattern that may be influenced by the town’s built-up character, where public spaces and social interactions can amplify such incidents. Seasonal factors, including longer evenings and the start of the summer socialising season, likely contribute to the elevated anti-social behaviour rate, as outdoor drinking and gatherings become more frequent. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.1 per 1,000, were 26% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect the area’s smaller population and lower density compared to major urban centres. The breakdown also reveals that criminal damage and arson, at 1.2 per 1,000, were 100% above the UK average, suggesting a vulnerability in property-related crimes that may be linked to the town’s infrastructure or seasonal maintenance challenges. Shoplifting, another category significantly above the UK average (79% higher), points to potential vulnerabilities in retail environments, though the exact drivers remain to be explored. The overall picture illustrates a combination of local conditions, seasonal rhythms, and national trends, with Guisborough’s crime profile distinct in both its highs and lows.

The most significant month-on-month shift in May 2025 was the 100% increase in drugs-related crimes, which rose from two to four incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity linked to seasonal transitions or localised factors. Concurrently, robbery and theft from the person both increased from zero to two incidents, marking a notable departure from the previous month’s figures. These changes contrast sharply with the 88.9% decline in other theft, which fell from nine to one incident — a reduction that could indicate improved security measures or shifts in criminal focus. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Guisborough were 26% below the national rate, a trend consistent with lower population densities typically associated with built-up areas outside major cities. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type in Guisborough, was 125% above the UK average, a disparity that may be partly explained by the town’s proximity to open spaces and the increased socialising associated with longer evenings in May.

Guisborough's crime rate in May 2025 rose 15.1% compared to April, reaching 9.6 per 1,000 residents — a figure 18.5% above the UK average. This increase aligns with a monthly pattern observed in similar built-up areas, where spring transitions and extended daylight hours often correlate with higher reported incidents. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of six crimes per day, a figure that reflects both local conditions and broader regional trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 104 residents, a ratio that contextualises the exposure of Guisborough’s population to crime relative to its size. While this monthly exposure is consistent with the area’s historical data, the rate’s divergence from the UK average underscores the need for tailored local analysis. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the elevated rate, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres, suggesting that factors specific to Guisborough’s built-up environment may be more influential than broader national dynamics.