Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick's crime profile in May 2023 reveals a pronounced imbalance between violent and property crime, with violent incidents accounting for 36.8% of all reported crimes compared to 21.6% for property offences. The overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 41.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national trend. Anti-social behaviour (36.8% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (36.8%) dominate the crime picture, with both categories significantly outpacing their UK counterparts. This pattern may partly explain the 30.1% monthly increase in the crime rate compared to April, as May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising align with the timing of anti-social behaviour spikes. The absence of major property crime trends contrasts with the UK's higher shoplifting and burglary rates, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing priorities may contribute to this divergence. Seasonal dynamics in May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—appear to amplify interpersonal conflicts while mitigating opportunities for property crime, particularly in a built-up area where retail and residential zones may coexist with limited high-risk commercial spaces.

May 2023 saw a 70.4% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 27 to 46 incidents, marking the most significant monthly jump in this category. This surge, coupled with a 125% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 4 to 9), underscores a shift in crime dynamics toward public order issues. Violent crimes, though remaining stable in absolute terms, accounted for 36.8% of total incidents, exceeding the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.8 per 1,000) by 39%. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 85.7% (7 to 1), aligning with the UK's below-average rate for this category. The 100% increase in bicycle theft to 2 incidents may reflect seasonal mobility patterns, though it remains a minor component of the overall crime picture. These trends highlight a localised focus on interpersonal conflict and disorder, with property crime rates remaining lower than UK averages. Residents may find the 36.8% share of violent crimes in the total monthly tally particularly relevant for community safety planning.

The crime rate in Ingleby Barwick rose by 30.1% in May 2023 compared to April's 3.6 per 1,000, yet remains 41.2% below the UK average. Locally, this equates to approximately 4 crimes reported per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 125 incidents within the area's 26,556 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK's broader context. While the 30.1% increase may suggest heightened activity, the persistent gap between Ingleby Barwick's rates and the national average—particularly in property crime categories like burglary (68% below UK levels)—indicates structural differences in local risk profiles. The built-up nature of the area, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely influences these patterns, offering fewer opportunities for vehicle-related crimes than in more sprawling or industrial regions. This comparison underscores the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month rise, with the population-scaled perspective reinforcing that residents face a significantly lower risk of victimisation than the UK average.