Yarm Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Yarm’s crime rate in January 2025 was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark deviation from national trends underscores Yarm’s position as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and vehicle crime (12.1%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) and violence (2.5 per 1,000), where Yarm’s rates were 39% and 20% below, respectively. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the lower overall crime rate, as outdoor and commercial crimes often decline during this time. However, the rise in vehicle crime and burglary suggests that local factors, such as changes in parking patterns or unsecured vehicles, may be influencing these categories. Yarm’s crime profile, while showing areas for targeted intervention, continues to reflect the characteristics of a smaller, more tightly knit community where violent crime remains a focal point for policing and public safety strategies.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary, shoplifting, and vehicle crime each increasing by 100% compared to December 2024. This rise in property-related offences contrasts with a 54.5% decline in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from 11 to 5 incidents. The category of vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 22% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a specific vulnerability in Yarm’s security landscape. Meanwhile, shoplifting, which rose from zero to one incident, was 84% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crime—accounting for 51.5% of all incidents—suggests a distinct focus for local policing efforts. For residents, the 45.1% gap between Yarm’s rate and the UK average remains a key point of comparison, illustrating the area’s relative safety despite the recent spikes in certain categories.

Yarm's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 23.2% decline from the previous month's 5.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as January often sees lower retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 8,536, this translates to one reported crime for every 259 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure provides context for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering crime remains relatively low compared to national averages. The population-scaled perspective further underscores Yarm's position as a safer area, with its crime rate nearly half the UK average. This consistency with seasonal trends and demographic expectations suggests that local factors, such as community engagement and infrastructure, may contribute to the sustained lower crime levels.