Hebburn Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Hebburn, 8.7 crimes were recorded in August 2023—a rate 7.4% above the UK average of 8.1. This translates to a daily risk of approximately one crime for every 115 residents, a figure that captures the lived experience of local communities. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.4% of total), anti-social behaviour (25.7%), and criminal damage and arson (11.7%). These patterns reflect the area's character as a built-up urban centre within South Tyneside, where public spaces and community interactions are central to daily life. Violence and sexual offences, which occurred at a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 (6% above the UK average), may be influenced by the summer months, when increased social activity in parks and public areas could contribute to higher incidents. Anti-social behaviour, significantly higher than the UK average, suggests ongoing challenges in managing community spaces, particularly during periods of heightened social activity. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—may also explain the rise in criminal damage and arson, with empty homes or unoccupied properties increasing vulnerability to such crimes. While the overall rate remains close to the UK average, the distribution of crime types highlights specific areas for local focus, from targeted interventions in high-risk public spaces to addressing the underlying factors driving anti-social behaviour.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in crime types, with anti-social behaviour accounting for 25.7% of all reported incidents—53% above the UK average. This category, often linked to public spaces and community interactions, highlights the need for localised interventions in high-traffic areas. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 76.7% compared to the previous month, a significant decrease that may reflect changes in parking habits or increased community vigilance during summer. Other theft rose sharply by 87.5%, a trend that could be tied to seasonal retail activity or changes in consumer behaviour. The increase in drug-related incidents, doubling from one to two reports, suggests a potential rise in illicit activity that warrants further attention. These fluctuations underscore the importance of tracking specific crime categories to identify emerging patterns, even as the overall rate remains just 7.4% above the UK average.

Hebburn's crime rate in August 2023 stood at 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 10.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.7. This decline suggests a temporary shift in local crime patterns, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced tourism or changes in community activity during the summer months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 115 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains important to contextualise this within the broader picture of regional crime trends. The population of Hebburn, at 20,635, means that even small fluctuations in crime rates can have noticeable impacts on local communities. While the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the month-on-month reduction highlights the dynamic nature of crime statistics in built-up areas like Hebburn, where localised factors often play a significant role in shaping monthly trends.