Ingleby Barwick Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Ingleby Barwick’s crime rate in January 2026 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 44.1% below the UK average of 6.8. This marked safety gap underscores the area’s relatively secure environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crimes were shoplifting (32.4% of total), violence and sexual offences (30.4%), and anti-social behaviour (13.7%). Shoplifting’s disproportionate share—111% above the UK average—suggests a possible link to local retail activity, which may be concentrated in the built-up area’s commercial zones. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences were 52% below the national average, consistent with the area’s lower population density and fewer nightlife venues compared to major urban centres. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January’s post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours may have reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes while increasing pressure on retail environments. The overall crime rate remains stable with minimal seasonal volatility, though the sharp rise in public order offences raises questions about local enforcement or community dynamics. This data illustrates an area where crime is largely contained within specific sectors, with retail and anti-social behaviour emerging as focal points for future monitoring.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with public order offences rising by 400% (from 1 to 5) and possession of weapons increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest shifting patterns in local behaviour or enforcement priorities. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 55.6%, potentially linked to post-holiday dynamics or seasonal factors. Conversely, burglary and other crime both fell sharply—burglary dropped 80% (from 5 to 1), and other crime fell 50% (from 2 to 1). This contrast highlights the area’s mixed crime profile, with property crimes remaining low despite the surge in public order issues. Shoplifting accounted for 32.4% of all crimes, a rate 111% above the UK average, pointing to retail-specific challenges that may require targeted interventions.

Ingleby Barwick’s crime rate in January 2026 rose by 2.9% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.7 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. While this slight increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 6.8 per 1,000. Daily crime figures show an average of three reported crimes per day in January, a local metric that does not directly compare to national daily rates. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 260 residents, reflecting the area’s relatively low overall crime levels. With a population of 26,556, this monthly exposure places Ingleby Barwick in a category where crime is less frequent than the national average, though the small rise in January suggests ongoing vigilance is needed. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even minor fluctuations in crime rates can have a measurable impact on the local community, particularly in areas with lower baseline rates.