Houghton-le-Spring Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Houghton-le-Spring’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. With a crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents—30.1% above the UK average—the area’s statistics illustrate concentrated challenges, particularly in violent crime and public order. The dominance of violence-related offences may be tied to the area’s socio-economic profile, which includes a mix of residential and industrial zones where interpersonal conflicts can escalate. Public order offences, at 177% above the UK average, suggest the impact of November events such as Bonfire Night, which often draw crowds and increase the potential for disorder. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also showed significant deviations from national norms, potentially reflecting the influence of local demographics or seasonal factors like reduced daylight hours. While shoplifting saw a notable decline, the overall picture remains one of elevated risk compared to the UK average, with violent crime continuing to outpace other categories. This pattern is consistent with areas where high population density and limited community resources intersect, creating conditions where violence and disorder are more likely to occur. The seasonal context of November—marked by both commercial activity and darker evenings—likely exacerbates these trends, though the precise interplay of factors requires further analysis.

November 2025 saw a stark spike in vehicle crime, surging by 200% from 2 to 6 incidents—a jump that likely reflects increased traffic during Black Friday shopping or seasonal travel. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 66.7% to 7 incidents, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic or targeted policing efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with 36 incidents (33.3% of total crimes), 25% above the UK average. Public order offences also stood out, at 177% above the UK average, suggesting heightened tensions during Bonfire Night or other November events. The sharp decline in other theft (87.5%) from 8 to 1 incident may indicate improved security measures or temporary factors. These shifts highlight the area’s vulnerability to specific seasonal pressures while demonstrating pockets of improvement in certain categories.

Houghton-le-Spring’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 4.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.9 per 1,000. This slight decline contrasts with the area’s overall position above the UK average, which remains a persistent feature. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the month—a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the concentrated nature of local incidents. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in 106 residents reported a crime during November, a statistic that underscores the need for continued community vigilance. Population context adds nuance: with 11,399 residents, the area’s small size means even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can have a visible impact on local perceptions of safety. The drop from October to November suggests seasonal patterns may be shifting, though the underlying rates remain elevated compared to the UK average.