For every 1,000 residents in Egglescliffe, 4.5 crimes were reported in June 2025—a rate 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly two crimes per day for residents, though the distribution across crime types reveals distinct patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated with 20 incidents (42.6% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and shoplifting (12.8%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), where Egglescliffe’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 34% below. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may partly explain the focus on public spaces, with 6.4% of crimes classified as public order offences. While the UK average for public order crimes is 0.6 per 1,000, Egglescliffe’s rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 49% below, suggesting a relatively calm environment in communal areas despite the warmer weather. However, the area’s crime profile remains skewed toward interpersonal offences, with property crimes making up only 29.8% of the total, compared to the UK’s typical 50-60% split. This may reflect a combination of local demographics, with a strong presence of older residents and families in the built-up area, where property crime is less concentrated than in more transient urban centres. The absence of significant spikes in vehicle crime or burglary—both below UK averages—further supports this interpretation. While the summer months often correlate with increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby coastal areas, Egglescliffe’s lower-than-average rates for theft from the person and vehicle crime suggest a more stable, less densely populated built-up environment where community policing and local engagement may contribute to a lower risk profile for certain offence types.