Hebburn Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Hebburn during January 2026 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly half of all reported incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where anti-social behaviour is slightly lower at 0.9 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents places it 67.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community-focused initiatives. Violence and sexual offences, though still the second most common category, are 72% below the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by Hebburn’s built-up character and the relative absence of high-risk environments typically associated with violent crime. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.3 per 1,000, are also 38% below the UK average, suggesting that property-related crimes are less prevalent in this area. The seasonal context of January—post-holiday, with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—likely contributes to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes, aligning with the observed decline in public order offences. These patterns suggest that Hebburn’s crime profile is shaped by its urban yet relatively low-density environment, where anti-social behaviour dominates but violent crime remains subdued compared to national trends.

January 2026 saw a 50.0% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 14 to 21 incidents. This surge, while notable, contrasts sharply with the 85.7% drop in public order offences, which fell from 7 to 1. Violence and sexual offences also declined significantly, dropping by 80.6% compared to the previous month. This shift in crime mix highlights a move away from violent incidents toward anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 45.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour in Hebburn remains 8% above the UK average rate of 0.9 per 1,000, suggesting a localised pattern that may be influenced by the area’s built-up environment. Meanwhile, violent crime in Hebburn is 72% below the UK average, a disparity that could reflect the community’s lower population density or effective local crime prevention measures. For residents, the most concrete insight is the 68.3% monthly decline in overall crime, indicating a sustained period of improvement in safety metrics.

Hebburn's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 2.2 per 1,000 residents, a 68.3% drop from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical post-holiday lull in activity, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Daily crime reporting reveals an average of one crime per day in Hebburn, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 46 crimes within the area’s 20,635 residents. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 449 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. While the UK average crime rate for the same period was 6.8 per 1,000, Hebburn’s population-scaled perspective shows a stark contrast, with its crime profile reflecting a community where incidents are infrequent enough to be noticeable when they do occur. This monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the area’s built-up character, suggests that local policing and community engagement may play a role in maintaining this lower rate.