Brotton Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Brotton's crime profile in July 2024 reveals stark contrasts with national trends, particularly in violent and public order offences. The area's overall crime rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents—50% above the UK average—reflects a significant divergence from the national norm. Violence and sexual offences, at 5.2 per 1,000, were 82% above the UK average, dominating the crime mix with 41.2% of all reported incidents. This category's prominence may be tied to Brotton's position as a built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, where summer festivals and tourism draw crowds to public spaces. Public order offences, at 2.2 per 1,000, were 244% above the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area's seasonal context: July is peak summer, with schools out, festivals, and outdoor events creating environments conducive to such incidents. Shoplifting, at 1.3 per 1,000, was also 91% above the UK average, potentially linked to retail activity in the area. However, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 73.3%, due to reduced foot traffic during school holidays. The crime mix highlights a shift toward violent and public order offences, which accounted for 58.9% of all incidents, compared to property crimes (29.4%) and other categories (11.7%). This imbalance suggests that local factors—such as the timing of events or the presence of transient populations—play a role in shaping crime patterns. While the UK average crime rate is influenced by urban and rural dynamics alike, Brotton's elevated rates in violent and public order offences indicate a need for targeted strategies to address summer-specific risks.

July 2024 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+150%), public order offences (+140%), and other theft (+100%) compared to June. These jumps contrast with declines in anti-social behaviour (-73.3%), burglary (-50%), and criminal damage (-37.5%). The surge in public order offences—now 12 cases, 2.2 per 1,000—was 244% above the UK average, suggesting intensified activity in public spaces during summer. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped significantly, possibly linked to reduced foot traffic during school holidays. Vehicle crime, which rose to 5 incidents, was 96% above the UK average, a trend consistent with increased outdoor events and parked vehicles in the area. For residents, the 12.6 crime rate underscores the need for vigilance during peak summer hours, particularly in spaces frequented by festival-goers and tourists.

Brotton's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 12.6 per 1,000 residents, a 7.9% increase from June's 11.7 per 1,000. This places the area 50% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, Brotton experienced approximately two crimes per day in July, reflecting the area's elevated risk compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 79 residents—a figure that, while specific to Brotton, underscores the density of incidents relative to its population of 5,396. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average when scaled to local demographics, though direct national comparisons are not provided for this metric. The shift in crime patterns, particularly the rise in violent and public order offences, may be influenced by the summer season, with extended evenings and festivals drawing larger crowds to the area. These factors could contribute to the observed trends, though local conditions remain the primary determinant.