Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 26,556, Ingleby Barwick recorded 103 crimes in October 2025, translating to 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a significantly safer environment than most areas nationally. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36 incidents, 35% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (25 incidents, 24.3%) and shoplifting (14 incidents, 13.6%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: darker evenings in October, compounded by the clocks going back, may have contributed to higher anti-social behaviour and violence. Meanwhile, Halloween's proximity could have temporarily increased shoplifting incidents. The area's crime profile aligns with typical built-up areas within industrial towns like Stockton-on-Tees, where community policing efforts and lower population density may help suppress crime rates. However, the seasonal context—such as shorter daylight hours and increased community gatherings—could explain the persistence of violent offences despite overall low rates. The data also suggests a relatively stable property crime environment, with shoplifting and vehicle crime remaining below UK averages, though the recent doubling of bicycle theft may indicate a new challenge requiring targeted prevention strategies.

October saw a 100% increase in other theft and bicycle theft, both rising from zero to six and one incidents respectively. This spike in non-violent property crimes contrasts with a 25% decrease in vehicle crime and 20% drops in criminal damage and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) remained the most common crime type, though they are 47% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix—violence and property crimes accounting for 63.6% of total incidents—suggests a balance between persistent violent crime and emerging property concerns. For residents, the doubling of bicycle theft may signal increased vulnerability for cyclists, especially with Halloween's approach.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate in October 2025 rose 32.0% compared to September's 2.9 per 1,000, reaching 3.9 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, remains 49.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged 3 reported incidents per day over the month—a figure that translates to one crime for every 258 residents. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average (which would be 1-in-130 residents), the rise from September suggests shifting patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that for every 1,000 residents, Ingleby Barwick experiences fewer crimes than most UK areas, but the upward trend merits attention. This context helps residents understand their relative safety while acknowledging local fluctuations.