Egglescliffe Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Egglescliffe’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights a consistently safer environment compared to national trends, a pattern that has likely been reinforced by the area’s character as a smaller, built-up community within Stockton-on-Tees. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.2% of all crimes), shoplifting (18.2%), and vehicle crime (15.2%), with the first two categories far below UK averages. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced crime dynamics. For instance, the relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour and drugs-related incidents could reflect the quieter nature of the area outside of peak tourist periods. However, the sharp increase in public order offences suggests that localised factors, such as youth activity or changes in public space usage, may be contributing to this trend. The overall crime rate’s decline from August, combined with the area’s consistently low rates, indicates a stable and improving safety profile, though targeted monitoring of rising categories like public order offences will be important moving forward.

September 2024 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with public order offences increasing by 300% compared to August, rising from one incident to four. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect the impact of back-to-school activities and changing social dynamics as the academic year begins. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 45.5%, a decline that could be linked to heightened police presence or seasonal retail strategies. Violence and sexual offences, which account for 24.2% of all crimes, remain significantly below the UK average, with rates 69% lower than the national figure. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, matches the UK average, indicating no particular trend in this category. For residents, the sharp drop in anti-social behaviour—down 66.7%—suggests that community-focused initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to this positive development.

Egglescliffe's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 24.9% compared to August, dropping from 4.3 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer tourists in the area. On a daily basis, the local rate averaged one crime per day, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historically low crime profile. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 314 residents underscores the relatively safe environment in Egglescliffe. This stands in stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face a much higher risk of encountering crime. The drop in anti-social behaviour and drugs-related incidents further supports the notion of a safer environment, though the rise in public order offences suggests localized challenges that may require closer attention.