Brotton Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brotton's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a striking imbalance between violent and property offences, with violent crimes accounting for 48.8% of all reported incidents compared to 19.5% for property crimes. This divergence from the UK average — where violent crimes typically make up 29% of total offences — suggests local factors may be influencing patterns. The area's crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents places it 6.2% below the UK average of 8.1, a margin that aligns with broader regional trends in Redcar and Cleveland. Seasonal shifts likely play a role, as June marks the start of summer and increased foot traffic in the built-up area. Violence and sexual offences, which rose sharply to 20 incidents (3.7 per 1,000), far outpace the UK average for this category. This surge contrasts with shoplifting, which remains 5% below the UK rate despite a 200% month-on-month increase from 1 to 3 incidents. The area's proximity to coastal tourism routes may contribute to heightened public order challenges during peak summer months, though the absence of significant property crime spikes suggests targeted interventions or local deterrents could be effective. The breakdown shows a combination of community dynamics and seasonal pressures, with anti-social behaviour at 11 incidents (2.0 per 1,000) also exceeding the UK average by 41%. These patterns warrant closer analysis of how local events, such as festivals or increased retail activity, might influence crime distribution.

June 2025 saw unprecedented surges in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 20 incidents (an 185.7% increase) — the largest month-on-month jump in Brotton's recorded history. This spike, which pushed violent crime rates to 3.7 per 1,000 (29% above the UK average), contrasts sharply with property crimes, which remained stable at 8 incidents (1.5 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour also surged dramatically, with 11 incidents reported (up 266.7% from 3 in May) — a figure 41% above the UK average. Shoplifting rates, though rising 200% to 3 incidents, remain 5% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests local retail strategies or surveillance measures may be effective, though the concurrent rise in anti-social behaviour indicates potential linkages between public order and commercial activity. Drug-related offences fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2 incidents), the only category to decline month-on-month, though they still remain 48% above the UK average. These trends highlight a stark contrast between Brotton's violent crime escalation and its relatively controlled property crime profile, raising questions about resource allocation and policing priorities in the built-up area.

Brotton's crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2025 represents a 36.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.6, reflecting a significant upward trend. This shift raises questions about whether temporary factors — such as increased summer activity or specific events — are influencing crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1.37 crimes per day in June, a figure that, while modest, underscores the need for continuous community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 132 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while lower than the UK average, highlights the personal impact of crime on Brotton's small population. Comparing this to the previous month's rate, the 36.7% rise suggests a potential correlation with seasonal factors, such as the start of the summer tourism season in nearby coastal areas. However, the absence of a corresponding increase in property crimes — which remained stable at 8 incidents — indicates that the rise in violent offences may be tied to specific local dynamics rather than general population movement. With Brotton's population of 5,396, the 41 total crimes reported in June equate to a 0.76% incidence rate, a figure that, while above the UK average for violent crimes, remains relatively contained compared to larger urban centres. This suggests that localised factors, such as community cohesion or targeted policing, may be mitigating broader crime trends in the built-up area.