Thornaby-on-Tees Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Thornaby-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 18.9 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, placing it 152% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is most pronounced in the category of anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30.3% of all recorded crimes. At 5.7 per 1,000 residents, this figure is 383% higher than the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000, making it the most significant outlier in the monthly breakdown. The prominence of anti-social behaviour, coupled with a 25.9% share of violence and sexual offences, underscores a pattern of public disorder that contrasts sharply with the UK's overall crime profile. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this pattern, as the Easter period and spring weather typically bring increased outdoor activity to the area. The top three crime categories—anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences, and criminal damage and arson—collectively account for 67.5% of all incidents, highlighting the concentration of issues in these areas. The UK average for criminal damage and arson is 0.6 per 1,000, but Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 2.1 per 1,000, a 244% increase. This suggests that environmental factors, such as the town's built-up character and proximity to industrial zones, may play a role in sustaining higher levels of property-related offences. The overall crime rate, while significantly elevated, remains stable compared to the previous month, indicating that local authorities may have established mechanisms to manage the persistent challenges of public order and property crime.

April 2023 saw a significant 53.3% increase in other theft crimes, rising from 15 to 23 incidents. This category, while not the most frequent, reflects a notable shift in criminal activity patterns. Conversely, drug-related offences dropped sharply by 70%, falling from 10 to 3 cases—a change that may indicate seasonal fluctuations or targeted interventions. The category of anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 30.3% of all crimes, remains 383% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique challenges in managing public disorder. Meanwhile, vehicle crime in Thornaby-on-Tees was 56% above the UK average, though the absolute number of 15 incidents represents a relatively modest increase from previous months. These variations highlight the combination of local demographics and crime dynamics, with anti-social behaviour and theft-related crimes emerging as particularly pressing concerns for residents.

Thornaby-on-Tees' crime rate in April 2023 remained stable at 18.9 per 1,000 residents, a 2.0% decrease from the previous month's 19.3 rate. This consistency suggests no significant short-term spikes or dips in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 14 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for every 53 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate highlights the frequency of incidents relative to the population, though it does not account for variations in reporting patterns or unreported crimes. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime burden in Thornaby-on-Tees is higher than the UK average, but the month-on-month stability indicates that local efforts may be maintaining a consistent level of control despite the elevated baseline. The absence of major fluctuations in the overall rate contrasts with the sharp variations seen in specific crime categories, such as the 70% drop in drug-related offences compared to March.