Brotton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Brotton's crime rate remain marginally below the UK average at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 1.3% difference from the national figure of 7.7. The most prevalent crime category was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 22% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (19.5%) and shoplifting (17.1%). These figures align with patterns typical of built-up areas within coastal regions like Redcar and Cleveland, where transient populations and high foot traffic in commercial zones may contribute to such trends. Seasonal factors in April—Easter celebrations and milder spring weather—likely influenced the crime profile, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving anti-social behaviour and shoplifting incidents. The relatively low violent crime rate compared to the UK average (43% below) may reflect the area's compact size and community-oriented policing efforts. Shoplifting rates, while high locally (97% above the UK average), may be linked to the presence of retail outlets in the built-up area. Overall, the crime picture illustrates a balance between local dynamics and broader national trends, with no single factor dominating the data.

The most striking shift in April 2025 was a 300% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from 1 to 4 cases. This surge, while small in absolute terms, underscores potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or changes in criminal activity patterns. Concurrently, violence and sexual offences dropped by 38.5% compared to March, from 13 to 8 cases—a decrease that may reflect seasonal lulls in alcohol-fuelled incidents during the Easter period. Shoplifting also declined slightly by 12.5%, though it remains 97% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in retail crime prevention. Anti-social behaviour continues to outpace the UK average by 28%, with 9 incidents reported—a rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This category's prominence may be tied to the area's built-up nature, where public spaces are more densely used. Meanwhile, burglary rates rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 cases, a figure that is 122% above the UK average. Such increases, though modest, could signal targeted activity in residential areas. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 300% jump in 'other theft,' which may warrant heightened awareness of personal belongings in public spaces.

Brotton's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.7% drop from the previous month's rate of 8.2. This decline, though modest, places the area slightly below the UK average and suggests a stabilising trend in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 1 crime per day in April, a figure that may seem low but reflects the compact nature of built-up areas where incidents are often concentrated. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is comparable to other similarly sized communities. This statistic, while abstract, provides context for residents: in a population of 5,396, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low. However, the 300% increase in 'other theft' raises questions about specific vulnerabilities, such as unsecured vehicles or public spaces. The comparison to the UK average also highlights disparities: while Brotton's overall rate is slightly better than the national figure, certain categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting are significantly higher, indicating areas where localised interventions may be needed. The previous month's rate of 8.2 provides a useful benchmark, showing that the 0.6-per-1,000 reduction corresponds to a decrease of 3 incidents in total. This suggests that targeted efforts—whether through policing or community engagement—may have contributed to the decline.