Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 marked a continued trend of lower crime rates in Ingleby Barwick, a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, with an overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 66.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a stark contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (9.4%) and public order offences (7.8%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal rhythms, as December typically brings heightened activity in retail and social spaces, yet crime levels remained comparatively low. The decrease in violent crime compared to the UK average may be influenced by local factors such as community policing efforts or the area’s demographics. Seasonal factors like shorter daylight hours and holiday-related social dynamics may have played a role in shaping crime patterns, though the overall trend suggests a safer environment relative to national benchmarks. Property crimes accounted for 32.8% of total incidents, a lower proportion than violent crimes, which may reflect the area’s urban character and the presence of community-focused initiatives aimed at reducing violent incidents.

December 2024 saw a 13.6% drop in the overall crime rate compared to November, driven by significant decreases in burglary (-50%), criminal damage and arson (-66.7%), and other crime (-75%). This decline contrasts with small increases in theft from the person (+100%) and robbery (+100%). Violence and sexual offences, while still the most common category, were 57% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may suppress violent crime despite seasonal pressures. The shift in crime mix highlights a reduction in property-related incidents, with violent crimes maintaining a higher share of total crimes. For residents, the low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and the absence of drug-related crimes (100% below UK average) underscore a relatively secure environment. The increase in theft from the person, though small in absolute terms, may indicate heightened awareness during the festive season or targeted opportunistic crimes in high-traffic areas. These findings illustrate a combination of local conditions and seasonal trends, with the area’s crime profile continuing to diverge from national patterns.

The crime rate in Ingleby Barwick fell to 2.4 per 1,000 in December 2024, down from 2.8 per 1,000 in November, a decline consistent with broader seasonal trends. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day over the month, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for every 415 residents over the course of December, a figure that highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. While the UK average for violent crime is 2.6 per 1,000, Ingleby Barwick’s rate of 1.1 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 57% lower, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. The daily crime count, though low, remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise risk, particularly during periods of heightened activity such as Christmas shopping. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that the area’s crime profile is markedly safer than the national average, with only a few categories (notably robbery) showing slight deviations. These comparisons underscore the importance of maintaining local policing strategies while addressing emerging trends like the small increase in theft from the person.