Egglescliffe Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 10,349 residents, Egglescliffe recorded 58 crimes in July 2023, translating to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people—32.5% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, despite the area's built-up nature within Stockton-on-Tees, suggests a combination of effective policing, community engagement, and environmental factors that may deter criminal activity. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 17 incidents (29.3% of total), followed by shoplifting (10 incidents, 17.2%) and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 15.5%). These patterns align with the area's character as a smaller urban or suburban enclave, where retail and community spaces may drive certain crime types. July, a peak summer month with schools out and potential for festivals or events, likely contributed to increased public order issues and shoplifting, though the overall rate remained below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in the area were 42% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect lower population density, stronger community cohesion, or targeted policing efforts. Conversely, shoplifting saw a sharp rise compared to the UK average, highlighting the need for continued focus on retail security measures. The balance between property crimes (24 incidents, 41.4%) and violent crimes (17 incidents, 29.3%) suggests a crime profile skewed toward non-violent, often situational offences, which may be influenced by the area's seasonal rhythms and local economic activity.

July 2023 witnessed a dramatic 300% rise in vehicle crime, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents, likely linked to increased summer events or festival-related traffic. Shoplifting also surged by 233%, with 10 incidents reported—more than triple the June total—possibly reflecting higher foot traffic in retail areas during peak summer. Meanwhile, other theft and other crime categories both fell sharply, by 75% and 66.7% respectively, indicating a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes as community awareness or policing efforts intensified. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category (29.3% of total crimes), remained 42% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's relatively low population density or effective local interventions. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime in Egglescliffe, with specific categories responding to seasonal and situational factors.

Egglescliffe's crime rate in July 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, dropping slightly from 5.7 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents—a 1.8% decrease, suggesting minimal change in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the density of reported incidents in a community of 10,349 people. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Egglescliffe well below the UK average. This suggests that, proportionally, residents are less likely to encounter crime compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate remains modest, particularly when considering the area's built-up character and potential for concentrated activity in local hubs. This stability may indicate effective local policing or community resilience, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such trends.