Brotton Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brotton's crime rate in January 2025 stood at 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.8% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores a marked departure from national trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.2% of all reported crimes. These offences, at 3.5 per 1,000, are 39% above the UK average for this category. The second most prevalent crime type was criminal damage and arson, which occurred at a rate of 1.9 per 1,000—273% above the UK average. This stark divergence may reflect the area's built-up nature and proximity to industrial zones, where vandalism and arson could be more common. Shoplifting, at 1.7 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK rate by 174%, suggesting a possible connection to local retail activity patterns. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may have influenced these trends. While violent crime remained the dominant category, the surge in property-related offences raises questions about the interplay between seasonal factors and local demographics. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, at 1.5 per 1,000, was 53% above the UK average, linked to the area's community dynamics. These figures collectively illustrate an area where crime patterns are shaped by a combination of urban characteristics, industrial proximity, and seasonal fluctuations.

January 2025 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in criminal damage and arson, which surged from one incident to 10—a 900% rise. This spike, coupled with an 800% jump in shoplifting cases, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (35.2% of total), the proportion of property-related offences rose sharply, with shoplifting and criminal damage now accounting for over 35% of all crimes. These trends contrast with the UK average, where criminal damage and arson are 273% below the national rate. The 40.0% drop in other theft cases is a notable exception, suggesting some local factors may be mitigating this category. For residents, the 900% increase in criminal damage alone is a stark reminder of the volatility in local crime patterns. The data also shows that public order offences rose by 200%, a figure that may reflect seasonal changes in community dynamics during the post-holiday period.

Brotton's crime rate in January 2025 rose to 10.0 per 1,000 residents, a 54.2% increase from December's 6.5 per 1,000. This shift raises questions about underlying factors from the data alone. On a daily basis, Brotton experienced approximately two crimes per day in January, a figure that may feel more frequent to residents given the month's overall count of 54 crimes. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 100 residents. This rate is higher than the UK average but must be contextualised within Brotton's specific characteristics. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its proximity to industrial zones, likely contributes to patterns that differ from broader national trends. While the daily figure is a useful snapshot, it does not capture the full complexity of how crime manifests in a community of 5,396 people. The population-scaled perspective, however, offers a tangible measure of risk that residents can relate to in their daily lives.