Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Ingleby Barwick for February 2025 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent and public order offences, offering insights into the area’s social dynamics. With a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents — 65.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000 — the area demonstrates a marked safety profile compared to national benchmarks. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences accounted for 41% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.4%) and public order offences (8.2%). This mix suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property-related crimes, which may reflect the area’s demographic and social characteristics. As a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, Ingleby Barwick likely experiences crime patterns influenced by local factors such as population density, community engagement, and the availability of public spaces. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, may contribute to the lower prevalence of property crimes and the higher proportion of violent and anti-social incidents, which are more likely to occur in indoor or densely populated settings. However, the significant drop in anti-social behaviour compared to the previous month may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or natural seasonal trends. The absence of major spikes in property-related crimes, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are both 84% and 73% below UK averages respectively, further highlights the area’s relative safety. These patterns are consistent with the broader UK trend of declining crime rates in recent years, though Ingleby Barwick’s performance remains stronger. The balance of crime types, while concerning in its focus on violent and public order offences, also underscores the importance of community-based approaches to crime prevention in maintaining this safety profile. As the area moves into spring, the potential for increased outdoor activity may shift crime patterns again, warranting continued monitoring of these trends.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Ingleby Barwick. Drug-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to three incidents, a stark contrast to the previous month. Similarly, bicycle theft doubled, with one reported incident — a marked increase from the previous month’s zero. These rises, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors influencing certain criminal activities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.5%, decreasing from 16 to 10 incidents, likely linked to the winter lull in public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences also declined by 13.8%, from 29 to 25, a trend consistent with the lower outdoor activity typical of February. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) is 62% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, illustrating a broader safety advantage. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft categories remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 84% below the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000.

Ingleby Barwick's February 2025 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social events. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance in maintaining community safety. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 435 residents over the course of the month. This statistic, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, contextualises the scale of crime within a local population of 26,556. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime rate is not only significantly lower than the UK average but also reflects a stable trend in recent months, with no sharp spikes or drops in specific crime categories.