Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick, a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, recorded 82 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents—61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate, though modest, reflects the area's unique demographic and geographic profile. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (35.4% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (24.4%), and shoplifting (12.2%), which may be influenced by local factors such as the area's compact urban layout and community dynamics. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—could contribute to increased incidents of anti-social behaviour and violent crime. The area's shoplifting rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, reflecting effective retail security measures or lower foot traffic compared to larger urban centres. Ingleby Barwick's violent crime rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 59% below the national average, suggesting that the area's community policing strategies or demographic characteristics—such as a lower proportion of transient populations—may play a role in maintaining lower levels of violent crime. The area's overall crime profile, while not immune to fluctuations, continues to demonstrate a pattern of being significantly safer than the UK average, with most categories—anti-social behaviour, public order, and burglary—falling well below national benchmarks. This could be consistent with the area's relatively stable population and strong local infrastructure, though further analysis would be required to confirm these connections.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft rising by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and criminal damage and arson surging by 150% (from 2 to 5). Vehicle crime also doubled, reflecting a 100% increase. These spikes may partly explain the overall 12.4% rise in the area's crime rate compared to the previous month. Conversely, other crime, public order, and burglary all decreased, with public order offences halving to 2 incidents. The area's violent crime rate—1.1 per 1,000—is 59% below the UK average for this category, indicating a marked contrast to national trends. Residents may find the 35.4% share of violence and sexual offences in the total crime tally particularly relevant, as it underscores a focus for local policing efforts.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in October 2024 rose to 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 12.4% increase from the previous month's 2.8 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily within the area's population of 26,556. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 324 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for local residents. When compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, Ingleby Barwick remains significantly safer, with its rate 61.7% below the national average. This contrast is particularly stark in categories like public order offences, which are 82% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area is not crime-free, its rates are far lower than the national benchmark, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—may contribute to this disparity.