Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Ingleby Barwick’s crime profile in April 2025, accounting for 32.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone stood at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000—54.5% below the national average—reflects a combination of effective local policing and community factors. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 30.1% of total crimes, while shoplifting and public order offences accounted for 9.7% and 8.6% respectively. These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Stockton-on-Tees, where urban density and local amenities may influence crime patterns. Seasonal context appears to play a role: April’s Easter period and milder weather likely increased outdoor activity, potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. However, the overall downward trend in violent crime—despite the seasonal spike—suggests that community initiatives or targeted interventions may be yielding results. The low rates of property crime, particularly vehicle crime and burglary, which were 74% and 100% below UK averages respectively, further highlight the area’s relatively safe environment. While direct causes, the combination of low population density and local infrastructure may help explain these trends.

April saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from four to eight cases—a 100% increase—despite an overall decline in violent crime. This rise may reflect heightened outdoor activity during spring, though it remains 44% below the UK average. Meanwhile, violent crime fell sharply by 42.3% compared to March, likely linked to seasonal transitions and reduced indoor gatherings during Easter. Other theft and other crime categories also dropped by 50% and 60% respectively, suggesting improved community efforts or targeted policing. Burglary and robbery both rose from zero to one incident each, a rare occurrence but not statistically significant given their low base rates. The area’s violence rate (1.1 per 1,000) remains 58% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to local initiatives or the built-up area’s demographic profile.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a 20.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, which dropped by 42.3% compared to March, though the area still maintains a significantly lower rate than the UK average. Daily crime figures show an average of three crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 286 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the population of 26,556, this means fewer residents are exposed to crime than in most parts of the UK, particularly given the 54.5% gap between Ingleby Barwick’s rate and the UK’s 7.7 per 1,000. The population context further highlights that even with occasional spikes—such as the 100% increase in public order offences—the overall burden remains low for local residents.