Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate for January 2025 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 63.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's unique crime profile, which is shaped by its position as a built-up district within Stockton-on-Tees. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (42.7% of total), anti-social behaviour (23.5%), and public order offences (7.4%)—reflect a pattern skewed toward interpersonal crime rather than property-related incidents. Violent crimes, at 1.1 per 1,000, are 56% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a lower prevalence of serious violence compared to other parts of the country. This may be influenced by the area's demographic makeup, which likely includes a mix of long-term residents and transient populations typical of commuter suburbs. The seasonal context of January—characterized by post-holiday lulls, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—may partly explain the relatively low levels of property crime, such as shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000, 84% below the UK average). However, the higher-than-expected rate of violence compared to property crime raises questions about local social dynamics, tied to the area's proximity to larger urban centres where such trends might be more pronounced. The absence of significant spikes in burglary or vehicle crime further underscores the distinctiveness of Ingleby Barwick's crime picture, which appears to be more influenced by community-level factors than by the broader economic or environmental trends affecting larger cities.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This category, which includes offences not classified under standard categories, may partly explain the 6.2% overall rate increase from the previous month. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 166.7% increase from 6 to 16 reports, reflecting a notable shift in the crime mix. This surge in anti-social behaviour, which is 39% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, suggests localized factors influencing community interactions. Meanwhile, vehicle crime decreased by 40%, aligning with the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This decline may be linked to reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period, a seasonal factor that typically affects vehicle-related crime in built-up areas. The 84% drop in shoplifting reports from 4 to 3 also indicates a possible response to shorter daylight hours and lower pedestrian activity in January.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate for January 2025 rose slightly to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% increase from the previous month's 2.4. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, with the gap remaining consistent despite the monthly uptick. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported each day, a figure that may seem low given the area's built-up nature within Stockton-on-Tees. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 391 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively stable environment compared to broader national trends. When scaled to the area's population of 26,556, the 68 total crimes recorded represent a manageable burden, though the rise in anti-social behaviour and other crime types deserves closer attention. The population context further highlights that Ingleby Barwick's crime profile is not only lower than the UK average but also reflects a unique mix of crime types that diverge from national patterns, particularly in the prevalence of violent offences relative to property crimes.