Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 3.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, though low, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.1%) and shoplifting (17.4%). These patterns align with the area's character as a built-up residential and commercial hub within Stockton-on-Tees, where public spaces and retail corridors may contribute to higher rates of violent and property-related offences. The transition to spring, with clocks changing and evenings lengthening, may have influenced activity levels, though no direct correlation is confirmed by the data. Shoplifting, at 0.6 per 1,000, remained 2% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments are not significantly more vulnerable to theft than the national trend. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000) further indicates a community with lower exposure to property crime, due to effective policing or community engagement initiatives. However, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 400% surge in vehicle crime—highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends.

March 2024 saw a dramatic 400% rise in vehicle crime, jumping from one incident to five. This spike, while statistically significant, remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (57% below). Concurrently, anti-social behaviour surged by 171.4%, rising from seven to 19 incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000 (40% below). These increases may reflect seasonal shifts, with longer evenings encouraging more public activity. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 50%, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The category of 'other theft' also dropped by 50%, from six to three incidents, though this remains 82% below the UK rate. Violent crimes, which accounted for 34.9% of all reported incidents, stayed consistent with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (59% below). Residents may find the 57% below UK average for vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, suggesting local factors such as secure parking or community awareness may be at play.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 13.3% compared to February 2024, moving from 2.9 to 3.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns across the built-up area. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in March, a figure that underscores the localised nature of criminal activity. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-309 residents provides context for residents: over the course of March, each resident faced a roughly 0.32% chance of being involved in a reported crime. This metric, while low, highlights the need for continued vigilance. The area's relatively low crime rate—58.4% below the UK average—suggests a community with robust policing or social cohesion, though the month-on-month increase indicates a potential vulnerability in specific crime categories. The transition to spring, with longer evenings, may have influenced activity in public spaces, though no direct correlation is confirmed by the data.