Yarm Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Yarm’s crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category, which includes 20 crimes, stands at 2.3 per 1,000 residents—12% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents places it 6.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower-than-average risk of crime. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson follow closely, each contributing 16.7% and 13.3% of total crimes respectively. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter holidays and spring weather—likely contributes to increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the rise in public order offences (13.3%) and anti-social behaviour. Yarm’s built-up character within Stockton-on-Tees, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, appears to drive a crime profile skewed toward interpersonal and property-related incidents. While violent crime remains the primary concern, the lower-than-average burglary rate (0.5 per 1,000) suggests a possible resilience in local security measures or demographic factors. The data underscores a combination of seasonal dynamics and the area’s urban fabric, which may require targeted interventions to address specific risks while maintaining the current relatively low crime levels.

April 2023 saw a 300% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a stark shift from the previous month. This jump, though small in absolute terms, highlights potential vulnerabilities in property security, particularly during the Easter period when increased foot traffic and open windows may contribute to opportunities for offenders. Concurrently, possession of weapons and robbery both doubled, with each category rising from zero to one incident. These increases, while not statistically significant in isolation, warrant closer attention given their rarity and potential implications for public safety. The crime mix in Yarm also reveals notable contrasts with the UK average: criminal damage and arson (48% above UK levels) and public order offences (41% above UK levels) dominate the non-violent category, suggesting a higher prevalence of anti-social activity compared to national trends. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft remain below UK averages, with shoplifting at 17% below the national rate. For residents, the daily crime count of two incidents per day provides a tangible reference point, though the overall rate remains relatively low. These findings indicate a dynamic crime environment where local-specific factors—such as the area’s built-up nature and seasonal activity—interact with broader national patterns.

Yarm’s crime rate in April 2023 (7.0 per 1,000) represents a 22.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, underscores the volatility of crime trends over short timeframes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day, a figure that, while low, may reflect the small population of 8,536 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents—a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the local community. This figure, when compared to the UK average, suggests that Yarm’s population faces a slightly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, but the month-on-month increase indicates potential fluctuations that could be influenced by temporary factors such as Easter-related activity. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, despite the rise in certain categories, the overall crime burden remains manageable for a built-up area of this size. However, the significant increase in burglary and weapons-related offences highlights the need for ongoing vigilance, particularly as these incidents may reflect broader shifts in criminal behaviour or local conditions that warrant further scrutiny.