Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.1% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime environment, even as it navigates seasonal challenges. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39.3% of all incidents reported. This category, though significant locally, was 50% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—play a role in mitigating severe crimes. Shoplifting followed, making up 16.9% of reported crimes, though it remained slightly above the UK average for this category. The lower rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were 70% and 38% below national averages respectively, further illustrate the area’s distinct profile. These trends may be influenced by Ingleby Barwick’s urban character, which, while not a major retail or tourist hub, benefits from targeted local initiatives. Seasonal factors also appear to shape crime patterns: January’s reduced retail footfall and shorter days likely contribute to fewer outdoor crimes, though the post-holiday period may have spurred isolated incidents. The balance between property and violent crimes also shifted slightly, with violence and sexual offences slightly outpacing property crimes, a trend that could reflect the area’s demographic makeup or the impact of local social services. Overall, the data illustrates a community that, despite minor fluctuations, maintains a crime rate far below the national average through a combination of strategic policing and community-focused efforts.

January 2024 saw a dramatic 300% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect increased traffic during the post-holiday period or changes in local parking patterns. Public order offences also rose sharply by 80%, from 5 to 9 cases, a shift that could be linked to seasonal gatherings or increased community activity. Conversely, other thefts fell by 40%, dropping from 5 to 3 incidents—a trend consistent with reduced retail footfall during January. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.3% of all crimes, but this rate was 50% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences were also significantly lower than national rates, with the latter 38% below the UK average. These disparities suggest that Ingleby Barwick’s community dynamics, shaped by its urban character and local policing strategies, contribute to its distinct crime profile.

Ingleby Barwick’s crime rate in January 2024 rose by 21.8% from the previous month, moving from 2.8 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 3 incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s ongoing efforts to maintain public safety. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 298 residents—a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk of encountering crime in this built-up area. This monthly figure, when considered alongside the area’s population of 26,556, highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in keeping crime rates below national benchmarks, even as seasonal factors like reduced daylight and post-holiday activity may influence minor fluctuations.