Yarm Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yarm’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.0 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked disparity highlights Yarm’s relatively safer environment compared to the national context, though the local profile of crime differs in notable ways. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.3% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.5%) and public order offences (11.8%). The prevalence of violent crimes, despite being 46% below the UK average, may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics, such as the presence of residential communities and local amenities that could contribute to interpersonal conflicts. Seasonal factors, including the post-holiday period and reduced retail activity, likely played a role in shaping the crime profile, with fewer opportunities for theft and other outdoor crimes. However, the lower-than-average rates for property-related offences—such as burglary (44% below UK average) and vehicle crime (60% below)—suggest that Yarm’s built-up nature and proximity to Stockton-on-Tees may offer some protection against these categories. The data also indicates that anti-social behaviour, while not as prominent as in other areas, remains a challenge, linked to the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community where such issues may be more visible. Overall, the crime profile in Yarm illustrates a balance between local-specific risks and the benefits of a lower population density, which may reduce the likelihood of certain types of crime.

January 2024 saw a 100.0% increase in burglary, drugs, and vehicle crime compared to December. Conversely, other theft dropped by 50.0%, and violence and sexual offences fell by 25.0%, contributing to the overall decline in crime. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, is 46% below the UK average, suggesting a strong local focus on addressing such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, however, rose slightly above the UK average by 11%, indicating a need for targeted community engagement in this area. These shifts reflect a complex balance between seasonal factors and local interventions, with the latter appearing to have mitigated some risks. For residents, the 25% reduction in violent crimes may offer reassurance, though the rise in property-related offences warrants continued attention.

Yarm's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 21.0% decline from the previous month’s 5.0 per 1,000. This drop aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as January sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When considering the population, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 251 residents underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This suggests that, despite the presence of violent crimes and anti-social behaviour, the overall environment remains safer than the national picture. The population context also highlights that even with the reported incidents, the likelihood of any individual being directly affected remains low, reflecting the area’s smaller size and potentially more manageable community dynamics.