Guisborough Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a significant upward trend in Guisborough's crime rate, reaching 10.0 per 1,000, 37.0% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This surge was driven by a sharp rise in property-related crimes, particularly burglary, criminal damage, and arson, which collectively accounted for 26.4% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 25.3% of total crimes, though their rate (2.5 per 1,000) was 3% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.5 per 1,000, stood out as a major concern, being 136% above the national figure. The seasonal context of November—characterised by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—may have contributed to the increase in anti-social behaviour and property crimes, as these conditions often correlate with higher foot traffic and extended hours of activity in retail areas. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000, was 106% above the UK average, potentially linked to the high volume of shoppers during the month. The data suggests a combination of local factors, such as the built-up nature of Guisborough, and seasonal dynamics, which could explain the disproportionate rise in certain crime categories. While the overall rate is significantly higher than the UK average, the breakdown reveals a mixed picture, with some categories aligning more closely with national trends than others. The persistent challenge of anti-social behaviour, in particular, highlights the need for targeted interventions to address underlying social and environmental factors.

November 2025 saw a stark rise in burglary, with incidents surging by 300% from two to eight. This spike, coupled with a 257% increase in criminal damage and arson, signals a notable shift in the crime mix towards property offences. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 24.7% of all reported crimes, despite being 136% above the UK average. Conversely, public order offences decreased by 7.1%, the only category showing a decline. The surge in drug-related crimes, which tripled from one to three incidents, raises questions about local factors influencing this trend. These changes contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 3% below national levels. For residents, the sharp increase in burglary underscores the need for heightened awareness and preventive measures, particularly as the month coincided with Black Friday shopping and Bonfire Night events.

Guisborough's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 10.0 per 1,000, a 35.6% increase from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This jump places the area 37.0% above the UK average, highlighting a marked divergence from national trends. Daily crime statistics show an average of six reported crimes per day in the built-up area, reflecting a persistent presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 100 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, while not unprecedented, suggests a need for continued vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the increase is not isolated to a single demographic group but affects the community broadly, with anti-social behaviour and property crimes contributing most significantly to the overall rate. The shift from October to November appears to be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, which may have created conditions conducive to certain types of crime.