Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a notable shift in Ingleby Barwick’s crime profile, with the overall rate rising to 3.8 per 1,000 residents — still 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The month’s data highlights anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 30 cases (30.0% of total), followed by violence and sexual offences (27 cases, 27.0%) and shoplifting (15 cases, 15.0%). These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000 and violence is 2.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August — a peak holiday month — may have influenced patterns, as empty homes and increased foot traffic in retail areas could have created opportunities for crime. However, the area’s overall low rate suggests a resilient community framework, supported by local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives. Shoplifting rates were 15% below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic in key commercial zones. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted slightly, with property crimes (29 cases) slightly outnumbering violent crimes (27 cases), though both remain well below national benchmarks. This contrast with the UK’s higher rates of vehicle crime and burglary may indicate differences in local demographics or land use patterns. As August transitions into the quieter months of autumn, the challenge will be maintaining this low baseline while addressing the emerging trends in robbery and other crime categories.

The most significant change in August 2024 was the doubling of robbery incidents, with one reported case compared to none in July. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity. Similarly, possession of weapons and 'other crime' categories saw 100% increases, rising from zero to one and four cases respectively. These jumps, while not statistically significant on their own, may partly explain the overall rate increase. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type at 30 cases (30.0% of total), 24% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes, at 27 cases, were 63% below the UK rate of 2.7 per 1,000. The decrease in other theft cases (from 10 to 5) and criminal damage and arson (from 7 to 4) suggests some areas of localised reduction. Residents should be particularly alert to the rise in robbery, which, though limited to a single incident, may indicate a new pattern of opportunistic crime.

August 2024 saw a 22.0% increase in Ingleby Barwick’s crime rate, rising from 3.1 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. While this marks the first monthly rise in the series, the overall rate remains 53.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three crimes per day in August, a figure that, while modest, reflects local patterns distinct from national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 266 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This context is critical for residents: while the absolute number of crimes is low, the 22% month-on-month increase suggests a shift in local dynamics that warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime profile, though historically stable, is now showing signs of volatility, particularly in specific categories. This contrast between the UK-wide context and Ingleby Barwick’s localised trends highlights the importance of granular analysis for community safety planning.