Yarm Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Yarm's crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 12.5% below the UK average, a position that reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors. The balance between property and violent crime was particularly notable, with 17 property crimes and 18 violent crimes reported, creating a near-equal split that deviates from the typically dominant pattern seen in many urban areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30% of all crimes, a rate 24% below the UK average, consistent with the area's lower levels of severe violence. Public order offences, however, stood out as a significant outlier, with 13 incidents reported at a rate 127% above the UK average—a figure that may be influenced by the area's seasonal dynamics. May's longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased socialising and outdoor activity, factors that may partly explain the rise in public order incidents. The breakdown also showed shoplifting at 11.7% of total crimes, a rate 63% above the UK average, suggesting a particular vulnerability in retail areas. These patterns indicate a combination of local demographics and the physical environment, with the built-up area's character shaping the types of crime that dominate. While violent crime decreased slightly, the overall crime rate's stability suggests that local policing efforts and community initiatives may be maintaining a consistent level of control over criminal activity.

May 2023 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from one to three incidents. This spike may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property crimes (17) closely matching violent crimes (18) for the first time this year. Public order offences surged by 62.5%, reaching 13 incidents—a rate 127% above the UK average. This anomaly contrasts with a 10% decrease in violent crime, which fell from 20 to 18. The sharp rise in shoplifting (133% increase) highlights a growing trend in retail-related offences, though this remains below the UK average for the category. Residents may find the 127% above UK average for public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a unique local dynamic that differs from national patterns.

Yarm's crime rate in May 2023 remained stable at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that, while localised, offers residents a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for roughly every 142 residents, a rate that, when scaled to the population, illustrates a relatively low level of exposure compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure figure is particularly useful for understanding the broader context of safety in the area, though it does not account for variations in individual risk factors such as location or lifestyle. The population size of 8,536 further contextualises these numbers, ensuring that the statistics reflect the scale of the built-up area rather than broader regional trends.