Brotton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

September 2023 marked a sharp rise in crime in Brotton, a built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, with an overall rate of 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — 36.3% above the UK average. This places Brotton significantly higher than the national benchmark, with violent crimes alone at 4.3 per 1,000, 57% above the UK average. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The seasonal context of September — back-to-school activities, university freshers arriving, and shorter evenings — likely contributes to heightened tensions and increased foot traffic in local areas. Shoplifting, which surged to 1.3 per 1,000 this month, may reflect the impact of student populations on retail zones, while anti-social behaviour could be linked to the social dynamics of a growing student demographic. Public order offences, though lower in absolute terms, saw a 300% month-on-month increase, suggesting a possible rise in disputes or alcohol-related incidents during the transition to colder weather. These patterns indicate a need for targeted community engagement and increased police presence in high-traffic areas during this period.

September 2023 saw alarming spikes in several crime categories, with public order offences surging by 300% month-on-month — from one reported incident to four — a jump that may reflect heightened social interactions in local venues. Shoplifting also rose sharply, increasing by 250% as the number of incidents jumped from two to seven, a trend that could be attributed to the influx of students and the start of the academic year. Criminal damage and arson more than doubled, rising from one to three incidents, linked to seasonal maintenance delays or increased vandalism during transitional weather. Violent crimes remain high, with Brotton's rate of 4.3 per 1,000 — 57% above the UK average — underscoring a persistent challenge in addressing personal safety. While burglary and vehicle crime saw declines, the overall rise in violent and public order offences highlights a need for residents to remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high student activity or late-night venues. For example, shopkeepers in the town’s main retail corridor may need to consider additional security measures given the 250% increase in shoplifting.

Brotton’s crime rate in September 2023 rose by 51.2% compared to the previous month, moving from 7.2 to 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, placing Brotton well above the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the month — a figure that, while modest, reflects a concentrated pattern of incidents. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime for every 91 residents over the course of September, a statistic that underscores the frequency of incidents relative to the area’s size. This monthly exposure is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK-wide context, where the average resident faces a lower risk of crime. The contrast is even starker in specific categories: for instance, robbery in Brotton was 300% above the UK average, a figure that suggests local vulnerabilities not seen nationally. These comparisons highlight the need for targeted interventions, as the rate of increase in Brotton outpaces the UK average, and the concentration of certain crimes — such as shoplifting and public order offences — indicates localized pressures that may require tailored policing strategies.