Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick's crime profile in June 2024 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with an overall rate of 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents—62.2% below the national figure of 8.2 per 1,000. The area's crime mix is dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 52.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.7%) and other theft (11.0%). This emphasis on violent crime, though still 42% below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000), marks a notable outlier in the area's crime picture. The rise in violence and sexual offences, which increased by 53.6% compared to May, may be influenced by the start of the summer season, when longer daylight hours and warmer weather can alter patterns of public activity and interaction. However, the overall low crime rate suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion, effective policing, or the area's built-up character—likely contribute to this safety profile. Seasonal context also plays a role: while coastal areas may see a surge in tourism-related crime during June, Ingleby Barwick's urban setting and relatively low population density (26,556 residents) may temper such effects. The area's property crime rates, particularly for burglary and vehicle crime, remain significantly below the UK average, with burglary at 1 incident (0.0 per 1,000) and vehicle crime at 1 incident (0.0 per 1,000), both 100% below their respective national benchmarks. These figures illustrate a community where violent crime, though prominent in the breakdown, is still rare in absolute terms, and where property-related offences are subdued. The interplay of these factors—seasonal trends, local demographics, and the built environment—creates a unique crime profile that diverges from both the UK average and other urban centres.

June saw a 53.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 28 to 43 incidents. This surge, though still 42% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlights a shift in crime dynamics. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson doubled, a 100% increase from 2 to 4 cases, suggesting a potential link to seasonal factors such as warmer weather or increased outdoor activity. On the other hand, burglary dropped by 75% (4 to 1), and shoplifting fell by two-thirds (9 to 3), indicating possible improvements in local security measures or changes in offender behaviour. Anti-social behaviour also declined by 15%, from 20 to 17 incidents, though this remains 57% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. These fluctuations in specific categories underscore the complexity of crime trends, with property-related offences showing notable declines while violent crimes rose sharply. For residents, the persistent gap between Ingleby Barwick's rates and the UK average offers reassurance, even as certain categories warrant closer monitoring.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in June 2024 rose slightly to 3.1 per 1,000 residents from 3.0 per 1,000 in May, a 2.7% increase. This minor uptick contrasts with the overall trend of consistently low crime levels compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 3 crimes per day over the month, a figure that, while small, reflects the community's generally low-risk profile. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 324 residents experienced a reported crime during June, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this built-up area. With a population of 26,556, the low crime rate is amplified by the area's scale, suggesting that local initiatives or environmental factors may contribute to sustained safety. This monthly exposure figure, though modest, provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, particularly when compared to larger urban centres with significantly higher rates.