Thornaby-on-Tees Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Thornaby-on-Tees’ crime rate in June 2024 reached 13.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 62.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local dynamics and broader regional trends. The top crime types—violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage—account for over 50% of reported incidents, with violence and sexual offences alone contributing 29.7% of the total. These rates are higher than national averages, with violence and sexual offences 45% above the UK level and anti-social behaviour 50% above. The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may partly explain the persistence of violent crime, as longer daylight hours and increased social activity can heighten opportunities for conflict. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly elevated compared to the UK, suggesting systemic challenges that extend beyond temporary seasonal factors. The breakdown also reveals that criminal damage and arson—1.6 per 1,000—were 162% above the UK average, a stark indicator of property-related issues that may be linked to the area’s industrial heritage or community tensions. While June’s crime rate dropped 31.3% from the previous month, this decline does not mitigate the long-term disparity with national benchmarks, which requires sustained attention from local authorities and community groups.

June 2024 brought stark contrasts in Thornaby-on-Tees’ crime profile. Bicycle theft increased by 100%, rising from zero to three incidents, a spike that may reflect heightened summer cycling activity or targeted opportunistic theft. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 73.9%, likely tied to the easing of pandemic-related restrictions or seasonal shifts in public behaviour. Violent crimes, however, remained high, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000—45% above the UK average—underscoring ongoing challenges in addressing interpersonal conflict. The category of 'other crime' also rose by 80%, suggesting a need for further investigation into unclassified incidents. These trends highlight areas where residents should remain cautious, particularly in relation to personal property and community engagement strategies.

June 2024 saw Thornaby-on-Tees’ crime rate drop by 31.3% from the previous month’s 19.4 per 1,000 to 13.3 per 1,000, marking a notable decline in overall criminal activity. Despite this reduction, the area remains significantly above the UK average, which stood at 8.2 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure of 10 crimes per day underscores the persistent need for vigilance, though the monthly exposure of one crime for every 75 residents suggests a slower pace of incidents compared to the previous month. This decrease aligns with the typical seasonal transition from spring to summer, where reduced indoor activity and shifting community patterns may contribute to a temporary dip in certain crime types. However, the population context reveals that even with the decline, Thornaby-on-Tees continues to face a higher burden of crime than the national average, necessitating ongoing local efforts to address underlying factors.