Egglescliffe Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Egglescliffe’s crime profile in January 2024, accounting for 38.1% of all reported incidents. This category, which recorded 16 cases, remained 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents, illustrating a stark contrast to national trends. The area’s overall crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 44.6% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the effectiveness of local policing or community initiatives in curbing criminal activity. While property crimes (17 cases) and violent crimes (16 cases) were closely matched in numbers, the distribution of crime types reveals a pattern where interpersonal conflicts appear to drive the majority of incidents. This aligns with the area’s character as a built-up district within Stockton-on-Tees, where social interactions and community dynamics may contribute to higher rates of violent crime compared to more rural or isolated regions. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday periods, reduced retail footfall, and shorter days—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. For instance, the lower incidence of shoplifting and other property crimes may be consistent with the reduced presence of tourists and shoppers during this time. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences despite these seasonal factors suggests deeper-rooted issues, such as domestic tensions or alcohol-related incidents, that may require targeted interventions. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average also highlights the importance of contextual factors, such as the area’s smaller population and stronger community ties, which may contribute to a lower propensity for crime. As such, the data illustrates an area where violent crime remains a pressing concern, but where broader socio-economic conditions and local governance appear to be limiting the scale of criminal activity.

January 2024 saw a significant 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 0 to 2 cases. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions during the post-holiday period or shifts in policing priorities. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 50%, indicating potential challenges in managing community interactions during colder weather. Vehicle crime also increased by 20%, possibly linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. In contrast, burglary fell sharply by 85.7%, from 7 to 1 case—a reduction that could be attributed to improved home security measures or reduced opportunities for intrusions during the winter months. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 75%, from 12 to 3 cases, reflecting the quieter nature of January compared to busier months. Violence and sexual offences remained 38% below the UK average, suggesting that local interventions or community dynamics may be effectively mitigating this category. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime patterns.

Egglescliffe's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a 26.3% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, potentially limiting opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day during the month—a figure that, while local to Egglescliffe, provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of January, one crime occurred for roughly every 246 residents, underscoring the relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. The population context further highlights that, despite the absolute number of crimes (42), the rate remains well below the UK average, reflecting the area’s smaller size and possibly its socio-economic profile. This monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the broader demographic context, suggests that residents in Egglescliffe face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though localised factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may contribute to this disparity.