Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Ingleby Barwick, 2.9 crimes were reported in September 2025 — a rate 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly one crime for every 340 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.5%) and shoplifting (12.8%). These figures align with the area's seasonal rhythms, as September marks the return of students and staff to local schools and universities, potentially increasing social interactions in public spaces. While violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, their rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 65% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may contribute to lower levels of severe violence despite the influx of new residents. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, saw a 42.9% drop from August, reflecting the settling-in period for students and the impact of local policing efforts. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further indicate that the area's built-up nature and proximity to urban centres may offer some natural deterrence to property crimes. However, the seasonal context of September — with shorter evenings and the start of academic terms — may influence patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which are often linked to late-night activity and social gatherings. The overall crime profile suggests a community where everyday risks are lower than the national average, though targeted efforts may still be needed to address specific issues like drug-related incidents.

September 2025 saw a 500% surge in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 6 incidents — the largest increase in any category. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors potentially driving this trend. Vehicle crime also doubled from 2 to 4, a 100% increase that may reflect seasonal changes in parking patterns or the movement of new residents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9% compared to August, likely linked to the calming effect of the new academic term settling in. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, dropped by 26.5% from 34 to 25, due to targeted policing or the stabilisation of community dynamics. Shoplifting decreased by 16.7%, aligning with a broader trend of reduced retail-focused crimes. The area's performance in violent crime is particularly striking: its rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that may be explained by the community's relatively low population density and the presence of local initiatives aimed at youth engagement. Meanwhile, the absence of robbery incidents in August (0) compared to 1 in September highlights the unpredictable nature of certain crime types, even as the overall rate remains comfortably below national benchmarks.

Ingleby Barwick's crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 in September 2025 represents a 16.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.5, continuing a downward trend that has positioned the area well below the UK average. This decline is evident in the daily crime count, which averages 3 incidents per day — a figure that, while notable, remains significantly lower than the national average when scaled to the area's population. Over the course of the month, the 78 reported crimes corresponded to one incident for every 340 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low likelihood of experiencing crime for individuals living in the area. When compared to the UK's overall population, Ingleby Barwick's performance in categories like violence and sexual offences (65% below the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (49% below) highlights a community that, despite seasonal fluctuations, maintains a safer profile than the national norm. The population-scaled perspective is particularly informative: with 26,556 residents, the area's crime rate translates to a per capita risk that is 60.8% lower than the UK's, a disparity that may be attributed to the built-up area's compact nature, local policing strategies, and the potential influence of nearby urban centres that could disperse some criminal activity. These comparisons, while not definitive, offer a clear picture of how Ingleby Barwick's unique characteristics contribute to a crime profile that diverges from the broader UK context.