Yarm Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Yarm’s crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in June 2023 marked a significant deviation from national trends, sitting 25.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up character within Stockton-on-Tees. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes reported, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000—42% above the UK average for this category. This anomaly warrants attention, as it suggests localised pressures that diverge from broader national patterns. Public order offences followed closely, contributing 16.7% of total crimes at 1.1 per 1,000, also exceeding the UK average by 64%. These figures indicate that social interactions in public spaces may be a focal point for criminal activity. In contrast, violence and sexual offences, which make up 16.7% of reported crimes, were 62% below the UK average at 1.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy could reflect Yarm’s relatively stable community dynamics or effective local policing in high-risk areas. Seasonal factors may also play a role: as June marks the start of summer, increased social activity and tourism—though not explicitly documented for Yarm—could contribute to the surge in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. The data suggests that while violent crime remains low, non-violent, community-based crimes dominate the local landscape, requiring targeted strategies to address root causes.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in Yarm’s crime pattern, with burglary and other theft both doubling compared to May, reflecting a 100% increase each. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 50%, from 12 to 18 incidents, a trend that contrasts with the national average for this category. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), and violence and sexual offences halved (from 18 to 9), suggesting a temporary reduction in severe crimes. These fluctuations highlight a combination of local factors and broader trends. The dominance of anti-social behaviour—42% above the UK average—points to a distinct challenge for local authorities, potentially linked to summer social patterns or community-specific pressures. Meanwhile, the sharp decline in shoplifting may indicate improved retail security measures or seasonal retail activity changes. Vehicle crime also dropped by 33.3%, reflecting reduced commuter traffic during the summer months. These month-on-month variations underscore the need for continuous monitoring and adaptive policing strategies, particularly as the data reveals a marked divergence from national averages in key categories.

Yarm’s crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 in June 2023 represented a 10.0% decrease from May’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, remains a tangible presence for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the population of 8,536, suggests a relatively low frequency of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. This rate, however, does not account for the disproportionate impact of specific categories like anti-social behaviour, which, though numerically lower than the UK average for violent crimes, still exceeds national norms in non-violent categories. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Yarm’s overall crime rate is below the UK average, the distribution of crime types highlights areas for targeted intervention. For instance, the 42% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average—despite the overall rate being lower—suggests that local social dynamics may require tailored approaches. This contrast between aggregate figures and category-specific trends underscores the importance of granular analysis in shaping effective community safety strategies.