Egglescliffe Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw Egglescliffe's crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents fall 47.6% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.6% of total), shoplifting (25.0%), and anti-social behaviour (13.6%), with the latter two categories showing marked divergence from national trends. Shoplifting, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, was 55% above the UK average, a statistic that may be attributed to the area's retail density and its role as a commuter hub for nearby cities. In contrast, violence and sexual offences were 52% below the UK average, likely reflecting the town's relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife venues. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and the temporary vacating of homes—may have contributed to a combination of factors, with burglary rates dropping sharply as empty properties became less attractive targets. However, the unexpected rise in shoplifting highlights the need for further analysis of retail security practices in the area, particularly during periods of high foot traffic.

The most striking shift in August 2024 was the 55% increase in shoplifting rates compared to the UK average, a stark contrast to the 52% reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell to 1.3 per 1,000 residents. This divergence may reflect seasonal retail activity, with August marking the start of back-to-school shopping and early holiday preparations. Month-on-month, vehicle crime surged by 66.7% (3 to 5 incidents), a rise that could be linked to increased car usage during summer weekends. Conversely, burglary rates plummeted by 88.9% (9 to 1 incident), a drop likely influenced by heightened security measures in empty homes during the peak holiday period. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 50%, tied to the area's proximity to major transport links and the influx of transient visitors during August.

Egglescliffe's August 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 24.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern seen in built-up areas near major transport hubs, where summer holidays and reduced foot traffic in non-tourist zones may temporarily suppress certain crime types. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure as relatively low compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day in Egglescliffe, a pace that, while not negligible, is consistent with the area's character as a mixed-use locality with a strong retail and transport presence. This rate is further tempered by the area's population size, with 10,349 residents contributing to a crime profile that remains significantly below the UK average.