Yarm Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Yarm’s crime rate stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 35.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This relatively low rate translates to a tangible sense of safety for local residents, with the likelihood of encountering crime being significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32.6% of all reported incidents. This category, however, remained 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 20.9% of total crimes, though it was also 6% below the national average. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—likely influenced these patterns. As nights draw in and students settle into routines, the area’s crime profile may reflect a balance between increased foot traffic in local amenities and a reduction in disorderly conduct. Criminal damage and arson, though a small share of total crimes (16.3%), saw a notable increase of 250% compared to the previous month, suggesting that seasonal transitions could introduce new risks. These dynamics illustrate how local rhythms, from academic calendars to weather shifts, shape the crime profile in ways that are both predictable and nuanced.

September 2024 saw a 250% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from two to seven incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year, with students and families returning to the area and potentially engaging in property-related activities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 35.7%, likely linked to the resumption of structured routines as schools and universities began their term. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 30%, from 20 to 14 incidents, though this category remains 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Public order offences fell by 33.3%, aligning with broader trends of reduced disorderly conduct during the month. These shifts underscore the combination of local rhythms and crime patterns, with the area’s relatively low overall rate contrasting sharply with the UK average.

Yarm’s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 5.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.4. This drop places the area firmly below the UK average, with a 35.1% gap between its rate and the national figure of 7.7. On a daily basis, Yarm recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 8,536. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of this size. This monthly exposure rate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in larger urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with increased crime rates. The decline from August may be attributed to seasonal shifts, with the start of the academic year potentially reducing opportunities for anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though other categories like criminal damage and arson saw sharp increases that complicate this trend.