Egglescliffe Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Egglescliffe during November 2024 reveals a landscape dominated by violent offences, with 23 incidents accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, where Egglescliffe’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 15% lower than the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. The second most common crime, shoplifting, rose dramatically to 9 incidents, a 30% exceedance of the UK average for this category. This spike aligns with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by Black Friday shopping, which likely increased opportunities for retail theft. Meanwhile, burglary—though still low at 6 incidents—surpassed the UK average by 94%, suggesting vulnerabilities in property security that may be exacerbated by the area’s built-up nature and proximity to commercial hubs. The presence of anti-social behaviour, which fell by 70% month-on-month, highlights the influence of darker evenings and seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which may have deterred public disorder but not necessarily addressed underlying social tensions. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 remains 26.3% below the UK average, a gap that may reflect Egglescliffe’s relatively stable community dynamics and effective local policing strategies, despite the notable increases in specific crime types.

November 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+800%), burglary (+500%), and violence and sexual offences (+109.1%), all of which point to a notable shift in the crime mix. While shoplifting and burglary rates exceeded UK averages by 30% and 94% respectively, violent crime in Egglescliffe remained 15% below the national average, illustrating a combination of local factors and broader trends. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10.3% of crimes, fell by 70% compared to the previous month, a drop that may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced social gatherings during darker evenings. The stark contrast between rising property crimes and declining anti-social behaviour highlights the need for targeted interventions, particularly in retail areas where shoplifting surged. Residents may find the 30% UK average exceedance for shoplifting particularly relevant, given the proximity of high-traffic commercial zones.

Egglescliffe's November 2024 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 9.4% increase from the previous month’s 5.1, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime activity averaged approximately two incidents per day, a figure that, while modest, highlights the persistent nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, placing the area’s monthly exposure in a context that underscores the relative safety of the built-up area despite the rise. This rate remains 26.3% below the UK average, a gap that suggests local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or geographic characteristics—may be contributing to the disparity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Egglescliffe’s crime rate is below the national benchmark, the month-on-month increase warrants attention to whether this reflects seasonal fluctuations or underlying shifts in criminal activity patterns.