Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime patterns for Ingleby Barwick, a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, as the overall crime rate climbed to 4.4 per 1,000, 43.6% below the UK average of 7.8. This figure reflects a 91.7% increase from February, driven by a surge in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, accounted for 44.4% of all reported incidents, with 52 cases recorded. This category remains 27% below the UK average, suggesting that while local rates are higher than usual, they still lag behind national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 26.5% of total crimes, and shoplifting, though a smaller share (11.1%), saw an unprecedented 333.3% rise compared to the previous month. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced these trends, potentially increasing opportunities for crime in public spaces. The area’s position as a largely residential and commercial hub within a larger urban context likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact interplay between local dynamics and broader regional factors requires further analysis. The data also reveals that several categories—such as public order, vehicle crime, and drugs—remain significantly below UK averages, reinforcing the area’s generally lower crime profile despite the recent spikes. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining the broader successes of community-based policing strategies.

March 2025 saw a dramatic 333.3% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 3 to 13. This spike was accompanied by a 210% rise in anti-social behaviour, with reports jumping from 10 to 31. Violence and sexual offences also surged by 108%, with incidents doubling from 25 to 52. These figures mark the most significant month-on-month swings in the area’s crime profile. Shoplifting in Ingleby Barwick remains 26% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, despite the sharp increase. The category of 'other crime' is the only one in the breakdown that exceeds the UK average, with a 5% gap. For residents, the 43.6% gap between Ingleby Barwick’s overall crime rate and the UK average offers a stark reminder of the area’s relative safety, even as specific categories show troubling trends. The surge in shoplifting may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and extended evenings, which could influence retail activity and associated crime patterns.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate rose sharply from 2.3 per 1,000 in February to 4.4 per 1,000 in March 2025, marking a 91.7% increase. This surge contrasts with the area’s usual position well below the UK average, which stood at 7.8 per 1,000 for the same period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in March, a figure that, while low, reflects the volatility of recent months. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 227 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area despite the upward trend. This statistic is particularly meaningful for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of risk in a community with a population of 26,556. The local context—characterised by a mix of residential and commercial areas—likely influences these figures. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels, even as specific categories like violence and sexual offences show troubling increases.