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1. Cleveland
Overall Crime Rate Of 143.4 Crimes Per 1000 People
One of England’s smallest boroughs, Cleveland is perhaps most notably associated with its seaside town of Redcar, which offers cliffside views across the North Sea. Alongside its coastal walking routes and the broad vistas of Hunt Cliff, it’s clear why the region is a popular choice for holidaymakers and homeowners alike.
However, the shocking truth is that Cleveland is the most dangerous area in England and Wales. With a crime rate of 143.4 crimes per 1000 residents, it’s more than 10 points higher than the next most dangerous, and that’s not to set to change any time soon, especially as the last year saw a further 16% rise on that rate.
The key issues for Cleveland stem from high figures in violent crime (30,509 offences), theft (22,738 offences) and criminal damage (10,706 offences), each of which have seen rises of at least 12% over last year’s figures.
Cleveland’s lower population, coupled with its astronomically high rates of crime, are ultimately what earns it the undesirable top spot on our list of the most dangerous regions across England and Wales.
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The Top 10 Most Dangerous Areas In England And Wales (Updated For 2023)
Crime is often a pivotal factor when we’re choosing an area to start a business, raise a family, or to lay down roots. Safer areas generally have more opportunities, better educational options, and a greater component of leisure facilities.
Lower crime rates are an integral part of what makes a region desirable, and at Churchill, it’s our firm belief that effective education is the first step towards making the right decision for you, your enterprise and your family.
With this article, we’ll break down the most unsafe areas across both England and Wales, examining the key statistics that make these areas more dangerous, and the biggest issues facing each of the respective regions.
Alternatively, if you’re looking for information relating to areas across Scotland, check out our complete report on the most dangerous areas in Scotland.
How Does Churchill Calculate The Top 10?
This comprehensive report uses the latest data available from the Office of National Statistics, which collates data from police forces across the whole of England and Wales. These are all independently reported, meaning the data is as transparent and clear as possible.
We’ll then display this as a ratio of crimes per 1000 people living in the area. This allows us to account for a variety of influential factors, such as the size of the area, and the region’s population.
What Is The Overall Crime Rate Across England & Wales?
With the total number of crimes across the two countries landing at 5,427,624 offences over the course of the last year, it’ll come as no surprise that England & Wales have a crime rate that’s seen some fluctuation in recent times.
An overall crime rate of 93.8 crimes per 1000 residents when compared to the overall population illustrates just how prevalent crime is across the two constituent countries of the UK, with that ratio equating to almost 1 in 10 people experiencing crime in the last year.
Over the course of 2022, the vast majority of crime types saw at least a 5% increase over the figures for 2021, with the only notable exception being homicide, which saw a marked decrease of 5% when compared to previous years.
It’s statistics like these that underscore the need for effective security across all sectors, as well as point towards what you need to be aware of to make the right decision for the area you settle down in.
10. Durham
Overall Crime Rate Of 97.8 Crimes Per 1000 People
A resplendent corner of North East England, the city and county of Durham couples modern living with a pervading sense of history, largely thanks to its towering cathedral and castle at its heart, as well as one of the UK’s oldest universities.
However, the region’s soaring crime rate of 97.8 crimes per 1000 residents is a clear cause for concern, especially as it’s 4 points higher than the national average, and has seen an 8% increase over last year’s statistics.
Violent crime (24,706 incidents) is Durham’s most pressing issue, but there’s also substantial figures across theft (14,675 incidents) and criminal damage (9476 incidents) that make Durham one of the most dangerous areas across England and Wales.
Last Year’s Position – 10th (no change) with 92.3 crimes per 1000 people
9. London
Overall Crime Rate Of 99.2 Crimes Per 1000 People
The United Kingdom’s capital city is also one of its most diverse regions. A sprawling and expansive metropolis, London attracts new visitors, residents and tourists in equal measure, and provides them with a quintessential glimpse into what makes the UK great.
Not as great, however, is London’s substantial rate of crime – 99.2 crimes per 1000 residents. When compared to the statistics we saw in 2021, this is more than a 10% increase, with theft from the person seeing the most substantial rise at 53%.
As part of the 872,856 crimes that plagued the capital over the last year, the most prominent incidents were theft (402,466 offences), violent crime (241,408 offences), and vehicle crimes (108,910 offences), all of which saw increases over the previous