Yarm Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In a built-up area with a population of 8,536, Yarm recorded 41 crimes in October 2023, translating to a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents—40% below the UK average of 8.0. This figure reflects a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 26.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 24.4%) and burglary (6 incidents, 14.6%). These figures align with the area’s character as a small, possibly commuter-focused built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, where community interactions and local amenities may influence crime trends. Seasonal factors, such as the transition to darker evenings and Halloween activities, may have contributed to the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour, which rose by 150% compared to September. Conversely, public order offences and shoplifting both declined, reflecting reduced foot traffic or heightened police visibility during the month. The overall crime rate, while low, highlights the importance of maintaining community engagement strategies to address specific vulnerabilities, such as the above-average burglary rate, which may be linked to the area’s property density or local demographics.

October 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Anti-social behaviour surged by 150% (from 4 to 10 incidents), a jump that may partly explain the month’s overall volatility. This increase contrasts with a 60% decline in public order offences (from 5 to 2) and a 33.3% drop in shoplifting (from 3 to 2), suggesting shifting patterns in community activity. Violent crimes remained relatively stable at 11 incidents, but their rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents is 52% below the UK average. Burglary rates in Yarm were 106% above the UK average (0.7 vs 0.3 per 1,000), despite the overall crime rate being significantly lower. This anomaly highlights the need for targeted interventions in residential areas. Vehicle crime also rose by 100% (from 2 to 4), a spike that may reflect seasonal changes, such as increased vehicle use during darker evenings.

Yarm’s October 2023 crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents represents an 8.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.3. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which stands at 8.0 per 1,000. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents—a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that reflects the area’s smaller population. On a daily basis, the 41 total crimes recorded in October equate to roughly one crime per day, a rate that remains well below the UK’s broader trends. This daily context is particularly relevant for local residents, as it highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in a built-up area with a population of 8,536. The monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining community-focused policing efforts to sustain this trend.