Yarm Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Yarm’s crime rate in July 2024 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 8.4. This performance reflects a mix of local dynamics and seasonal factors, with anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half of all recorded crimes. The area’s crime profile during peak summer months is shaped by factors such as school holidays, increased tourism, and the vibrancy of local festivals, which may contribute to fluctuations in specific categories. Property crimes (14 total) accounted for 23% of all incidents, while violent crimes (17 total) made up 28%, indicating a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related offences. Seasonal patterns suggest that the absence of students during summer holidays could influence crime distribution, though this remains consistent with broader UK trends where anti-social behaviour typically rises during warmer months. The lower-than-average crime rate may partly reflect Yarm’s relatively compact built-up area, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour and public order offences highlights the need for ongoing community engagement strategies to address local tensions during high-traffic periods. Overall, Yarm’s performance underscores the interplay between geographic characteristics and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime patterns.

July 2024 saw an 112.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 8 to 17 incidents, a trend that aligns with the summer festival season and heightened social activity in the area. Conversely, violent crimes fell by 10.5%, declining from 19 to 17, a reduction that may be linked to the absence of university students typically present during term time. Other theft and vehicle crime both decreased, with other theft dropping by 50% and vehicle crime falling by 33.3%, potentially reflecting the reduced demand for stolen goods during the summer months. Yarm’s anti-social behaviour rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 38% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be attributed to the area’s proximity to major transport routes and the concentration of social events in its town centre. Meanwhile, shoplifting in Yarm was 26% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail strategies or community policing efforts may be effective in deterring such offences. The increase in burglary (100% rise) from zero to three incidents raises questions about whether targeted interventions are needed in specific high-risk properties, though the small sample size means this trend requires further analysis. These shifts illustrate how Yarm’s crime profile evolves with the calendar, balancing seasonal pressures against local initiatives that appear to mitigate certain risks.

Yarm’s crime rate in July 2024 (7.2 per 1,000) marked a 24.6% increase compared to June’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, a rise that may be attributed to the influx of visitors during the summer season. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during peak activity periods. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 140 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Yarm’s population of 8,536. This suggests that, despite the rise in certain categories, Yarm remains relatively safe compared to the national context. The increase in anti-social behaviour and public order offences, however, highlights a contrast with the UK average, where such categories are typically lower in similar-sized built-up areas. This divergence may be explained by Yarm’s specific geographic features, such as its proximity to major roads and the density of its built environment, which could contribute to higher levels of social disorder during busy periods. Residents may find the 24.6% month-on-month increase in overall crime rate noteworthy, though the absolute numbers remain modest when compared to the broader UK picture, where the average rate is 8.4 per 1,000. This comparison underscores the importance of localized strategies in addressing specific challenges while maintaining the area’s overall safety profile.