Yarm Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yarm’s crime profile in February 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, offering insight into local dynamics. The overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents—1.4% above the UK average—reflects a mix of persistent challenges and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominate, making up 42.6% of all crimes, a figure that is 24% higher than the UK average. This suggests a possible correlation with the area’s built-up character, where densely populated zones may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a modest decline, potentially linked to the winter lull in outdoor activity. Vehicle crime, however, surged by 200% from January, reaching 6 incidents—a figure 59% above the UK average. This spike could be tied to colder weather increasing reliance on vehicles or targeted thefts in residential areas. Public order offences also rose, though they remain below the UK average. The seasonal context of February—a month of low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull—may explain some of these patterns. The interplay between these crime types underscores the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing rising vehicle-related incidents and maintaining community safety in high-traffic areas.

February saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, combined with an 116.7% rise in violence and sexual offences—jumping from 12 to 26—signals a significant shift in the crime mix. Violence and sexual offences, now accounting for 42.6% of all crimes, are 24% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 14% below UK levels seen in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 11.1% to 8 incidents. Vehicle crime’s sharp increase may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased car usage during colder weather or targeted thefts in residential areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 100% to 3 incidents, though this remains 26% below the UK average. These shifts highlight a growing emphasis on property-related crimes alongside persistent concerns about personal safety.

Yarm's crime rate in February 2024 rose sharply to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, a 79.6% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This jump contrasts with the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing Yarm just 1.4% above the national figure. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in February, reflecting a local rhythm that may be influenced by seasonal factors. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 140 residents, a figure that, while low in absolute terms, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population of 8,536. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains below the UK average when considering broader population contexts. The sharp increase from January suggests a possible shift in local dynamics, though the exact drivers remain unconfirmed without further data.