Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a striking shift in Ingleby Barwick’s crime profile, with public order offences surging unexpectedly to eight incidents—a 100% increase from October—despite an overall decline in crime rates. This anomaly, which outpaced all other categories, may be partially explained by the proximity of Bonfire Night and the associated gatherings that heighten tensions in public spaces. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents remains 60% below the UK average of 7.5, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.7% of all crimes, a figure that, while significant, still sits 58% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 13.9% of incidents and remaining 62% below the national rate. Seasonal factors likely influenced the data: with the onset of shorter evenings and the absence of major holidays like Christmas, opportunities for property crimes may have diminished. However, the unexpected rise in public order offences challenges assumptions about seasonal crime patterns, suggesting that local dynamics—such as community events or policing strategies—may play a role. The breakdown also shows that shoplifting and other thefts, though present, remained below UK averages, indicating that retail areas in the built-up zone may not be as vulnerable as other regions. This month’s data underscores the combination of national trends and local conditions, with Ingleby Barwick’s low crime rates persisting despite the unusual spike in public order incidents.

Public order offences saw a dramatic 100% increase in November, rising from zero to eight incidents—a stark anomaly that contrasts with the overall decline in crime. This surge may be linked to Bonfire Night activities, which often draw crowds and amplify tensions in public spaces. Meanwhile, drugs-related crimes also doubled, suggesting a potential shift in local patterns that warrants further observation. Vehicle crime plummeted by 95.7%, with only one reported incident compared to 23 in October, likely reflecting reduced opportunities for theft during colder weather. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Residents may find the drop in burglary rates (from 22 to 4 incidents) particularly reassuring, as this category has historically been a concern for households in the area.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 28.3% decrease from the previous month’s 4.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as shorter evenings and the absence of major holidays like Christmas may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally safer profile compared to national trends. When scaled to the population of 26,556, the monthly exposure rate equates to one reported crime for every 336 residents—a statistic that underscores the area’s relatively low crime density. This monthly aggregate, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, highlights the effectiveness of local policing efforts and the community’s resilience during the autumn months.