Guisborough Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Guisborough's overall crime rate stand at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 3.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors and national trends, with the built-up area's crime profile shaped by its geographic and demographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences were the most prevalent category, accounting for 34.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.1%) and shoplifting (12.9%). These figures align with the typical crime patterns of small market towns, where retail areas and high streets often drive property-related offences. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and the approach of Halloween—likely influenced crime patterns, with public order offences and anti-social behaviour potentially rising due to increased pedestrian activity and social gatherings. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Guisborough was 6% below the UK average, suggesting that local policing strategies or community cohesion efforts may be having a measurable impact. The lower-than-average burglary rate (67% below UK levels) could be attributed to the area's compact nature, where property visibility and community awareness may act as natural deterrents. The absence of drug-related crimes compared to the UK average (64% below) raises questions about local drug enforcement or the prevalence of such issues in the area. As the month progressed, the interplay between seasonal factors and local dynamics will continue to shape Guisborough's crime profile, necessitating ongoing monitoring and adaptive policing strategies.

The most striking movement in October 2025 was the 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from zero to two incidents. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or a shift in local dynamics that warrant monitoring. Meanwhile, vehicle crime increased by 40%, from five to seven incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle activity during the Halloween period. Conversely, burglaries plummeted by 81.8%, from 11 to two incidents, a drop consistent with the area's typically low burglary rates and the compact nature of the built-up area, which may limit opportunities for such crimes. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting both exceeded UK averages by 27% and 59% respectively, highlighting areas where local enforcement or community engagement could have a measurable impact. The 59% above-average rate for shoplifting may reflect the presence of retail hubs in Guisborough, a pattern common in small market towns with high foot traffic.

Guisborough's crime rate in October 2025 fell 28.9% compared to the previous month, dropping from 10.4 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing Guisborough 3.9% below the national figure. Locally, this translates to roughly five reported crimes per day across the built-up area, a figure that may seem high to residents but aligns with the area's population density and historical patterns of crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a measure that reflects the cumulative impact of crime on the community. While this rate is lower than the previous month, it remains important to contextualise it within Guisborough's demographic and geographic profile. The area's compact size and limited rural spread may contribute to the visibility of crime, though the drop in burglaries and drug-related incidents suggests some local factors are influencing the trend positively.