Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick's crime profile in July 2023 reflected a combination of seasonal and local factors, with the overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents placing the area 51.8% below the UK average. This marked improvement underscores the effectiveness of local policing efforts and the natural ebb of crime during summer months, when school closures and tourism activity may disperse populations. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 29.5% of all incidents, a figure slightly higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, which typically dominates in urban areas with high foot traffic, saw a 55.4% decrease from the previous month, likely influenced by the summer break reducing congregation in public spaces. Shoplifting, a common issue in retail-heavy areas, remained stable at 16 incidents—matching the UK average—suggesting that local businesses may have maintained consistent security measures. The seasonal context of July, with its festivals and outdoor events, may have contributed to lower rates of public order offences, which fell by 41.7%, though this trend could also reflect proactive community engagement. The crime rate's sharp contrast to the UK average highlights the area's unique characteristics as a built-up district within a larger rural municipality, where targeted interventions and community-focused policing may play a significant role in maintaining low crime levels.

July 2023 saw a notable 55.4% drop in anti-social behaviour, the largest single-category decline, reducing incidents from 56 to 25. This decrease may be linked to the summer school holidays, which often see reduced foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, burglary increased sharply by 300%, rising from one to four incidents, a shift that stands out against the broader trend of falling crime. While shoplifting remained stable at 16 incidents—matching the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—violent crimes accounted for 29.5% of all reported incidents, slightly above the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 1-in-253 monthly exposure rate particularly reassuring, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing crime remains low. However, the 79% drop in vehicle crime, from five to two incidents, contrasts with the burglary spike, suggesting varied influences on different crime types.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in July 2023 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 30.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.7. This decline aligns with the local context of a largely rural area within Stockton-on-Tees, where seasonal patterns often influence crime trends. Over the course of July, 105 crimes were reported across 31 days, translating to an average of 3 crimes per day. While this figure may seem high in absolute terms, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 253 residents highlights the rarity of such incidents for most residents. When scaled to the area's population of 26,556, this means that the vast majority of residents experienced no crime during the month. The reduction in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which fell by 55.4% and 41.7% respectively, may partly reflect the impact of summer holidays reducing local congregation in public spaces. However, the sharp rise in burglary—up 300% from one to four incidents—suggests targeted activity that warrants attention despite the overall downward trend.