Brotton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Brotton's May 2024 crime profile, accounting for 44.9% of all reported incidents and 101% above the UK average. This stark contrast to the national trend underscores the area's unique challenges, which may be linked to its built-up character and the social dynamics of a smaller urban centre. With a crime rate of 12.8 per 1,000 residents, Brotton recorded 69 total crimes, significantly outpacing the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The breakdown reveals a troubling pattern: violent crimes alone exceeded the UK average by over 100%, while property-related offences such as burglary and criminal damage also showed marked disparities. These figures may reflect the area's proximity to Redcar's industrial zones, which could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. Seasonal factors also played a role, as May's longer evenings and increased outdoor activity likely amplified opportunities for violence and public order offences. The data further highlights a concerning trend in criminal damage and arson, which were 142% above the UK average, indicating issues with vandalism or neglect in key public spaces. While shoplifting and other thefts remained relatively moderate compared to the national picture, the overall profile suggests a need for enhanced community policing and targeted interventions to address the root causes of this elevated crime rate.

Violence and sexual offences dominated Brotton's crime profile in May, accounting for 44.9% of all reported incidents and 101% above the UK average. This category saw a stark 400% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, which may reflect heightened activity in residential areas during the warmer weather. Robbery and theft from the person each doubled compared to the previous month, with both categories recording 100% increases. Meanwhile, public order offences declined by 62.5%, possibly linked to reduced outdoor gatherings or improved community engagement. Vehicle crime remained 57% below the UK average, suggesting that local infrastructure or traffic patterns may contribute to this lower rate. These shifts highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly given the significant disparity in violent crime compared to national benchmarks.

Brotton's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 12.8 per 1,000 residents, a 19.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 10.8. This upward trend aligns with seasonal patterns, as May brings longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may partly explain the shift in crime dynamics. Daily crime activity in Brotton averaged roughly two incidents per day, a figure that reflects the area's built-up nature and concentrated population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 78 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents relative to the local population. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding risk, it is distinct from the daily crime count, which captures immediate incidents. The population-scaled perspective underscores the need for targeted policing efforts in high-traffic areas, particularly given the significant disparity between Brotton's rate and the UK average. This comparison also reveals that the area's crime profile is influenced by violent and property-related offences compared to the national trend.