Brotton Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brotton's crime rate in August 2024 reached 13.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 69.5% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark divergence highlights a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.7% of all crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (22.7%) and anti-social behaviour (13.3%). These figures underscore a troubling pattern of interpersonal conflict and property-related crime, which may partly explain the area's elevated rate compared to national benchmarks. Seasonal factors in August—such as increased tourism and the summer holidays—could contribute to heightened criminal activity. The breakdown of violent crimes and property damage suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with the town's proximity to coastal resorts amplifying risks associated with transient populations. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and theft from the person, which are 15% and 9% below UK averages respectively, indicate some success in targeted crime prevention efforts, though these gains are overshadowed by the sharp rise in other categories.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime types, with shoplifting decreasing by 57.1% (from 7 to 3 incidents) and public order offences dropping by 58.3% (from 12 to 5). These declines, while welcome, were overshadowed by a 240% increase in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 17 incidents) and a 150% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 4 to 10). The latter trend is particularly concerning given that anti-social behaviour in Brotton is already 32% above the UK average. Meanwhile, violent crimes—accounting for nearly 40% of all reported incidents—remain 101% above the national average, a figure that reflects the area's ongoing struggles with interpersonal violence. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson may be linked to seasonal factors, such as unoccupied homes during the summer holidays. Residents may find the 57.1% drop in shoplifting reassuring, suggesting that targeted interventions or increased foot traffic in retail areas could be contributing to this positive trend.

Brotton's crime rate in August 2024 rose by 10.3% compared to July, climbing from 12.6 to 13.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase places the area's monthly crime exposure at one reported incident for every 72 residents, a figure that, while not directly comparable to national statistics, highlights the localised nature of the challenge. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly two crimes per day in August, a rate that, while modest, reflects the cumulative impact of specific crime types. The population context further illustrates the scale: with 5,396 residents, the 75 total crimes reported represent a significant burden for a relatively small community. This rate is higher than the UK average, which stands at 8.2 per 1,000, and underscores the need for sustained efforts to address the root causes of crime in Brotton. The comparison to previous months also reveals a troubling upward trajectory, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson, which have surged by 240% since July. These figures suggest that while some areas of crime prevention may be yielding results, others require urgent attention.