Hebburn Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Hebburn’s crime rate in June 2023 was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.9% above the UK average of 8.5. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.1% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and criminal damage and arson (12.4%). These figures align with Hebburn’s status as a built-up urban area within South Tyneside, where high population density and community dynamics may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—likely influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the rate of violent crimes remains higher than the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 31.9% of all incidents, with shoplifting and vehicle crime making up 6.5% and 5.4% respectively. These figures may reflect the area’s retail and transport infrastructure, though they remain below the UK average for shoplifting. The contrast between rising incidents of criminal damage and arson, and falling rates of burglary and other theft points to shifting priorities in criminal activity, influenced by environmental or social factors. As summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understanding their impact on local safety.

June 2023 saw a 50% reduction in burglary compared to the previous month, with 4 incidents reported—half the number recorded in May. Other theft also dropped by 50%, from 14 to 7, a decline that may reflect improved security measures or seasonal factors. Possession of weapons fell by 75%, from 4 to 1, though this decrease is unlikely to signal a long-term trend. Conversely, criminal damage and arson surged by 109.1%, rising from 11 to 23 incidents—a sharp increase that may be linked to summer activities or local events. Drugs-related crimes doubled, with 4 reports compared to 2 in May, while robbery, previously unreported, occurred once. Violent crimes remain high, with 65 incidents—10% above the UK average—highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences in the area.

Hebburn's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 9.0 per 1,000 residents, a 7.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.7 per 1,000. This decline reflects a broader trend of reduced criminal activity in the area. above the UK average. Daily crime statistics show that 6 crimes were reported each day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents, illustrating the frequency of crime in relation to the local population. With a population of 20,635, Hebburn’s crime rate is influenced by its built-up urban character, where higher population density may contribute to both the volume and visibility of incidents. The drop in burglary and other theft compared to the UK average suggests targeted efforts or environmental factors may be reducing certain types of crime, though the overall rate remains slightly elevated.