Brotton Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Brotton during March 2025 reveals a combination of local dynamics and broader regional trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 30% of all reported crimes, the highest share among any category.4 per 1,000 residents was 12% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s built-up nature within Redcar and Cleveland, where community policing and local engagement initiatives could contribute to lower rates of violent crime compared to more densely populated urban centres. Shoplifting, however, stood out as a stark contrast, with 8 incidents recorded—a rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents that was 121% above the UK average. This anomaly likely stems from Brotton’s proximity to retail hubs in nearby areas, where high foot traffic and seasonal shopping activity may drive such offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 6 incidents (1.1 per 1,000), a figure 12% below the UK average, suggesting that local social cohesion efforts may have a measurable impact. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring with longer evenings—may partly explain the balance of crime types, as increased daylight hours could influence both victim and offender behaviour. While violent crimes declined by 40.9% compared to February, the rise in burglary and vehicle crime highlights shifting patterns that warrant further attention. These trends underscore the need for targeted strategies that address both the spatial and temporal factors shaping Brotton’s crime profile.

March 2025 saw a significant 46.7% drop in shoplifting, falling from 15 to 8 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal retail patterns or heightened local enforcement. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both doubled from zero to two incidents, marking a stark increase that could indicate new vulnerabilities in property security or changes in offender behaviour. Violence and sexual offences also decreased by 40.9%, though they remained the most prevalent category at 13 incidents, accounting for 29.6% of all crimes. This category’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000 was 12% below the UK average, a contrast to shoplifting’s 121% above UK levels. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, from zero to one incident, is a notable outlier, suggesting a potential spike in related activities. For residents, the 46.7% reduction in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how targeted interventions or seasonal factors can influence crime trends.

Brotton’s crime rate in March 2025 dropped by 22.8% compared to the previous month, falling from 10.6 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition to spring, when longer evenings may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Brotton within Redcar and Cleveland. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 123 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly rate is lower than the peak seen in February but remains 5.1% above the UK average. The population context is critical here: with 5,396 residents, the localised nature of Brotton means that even small shifts in crime numbers can appear significant when scaled to individual risk. The decrease in violent crime and shoplifting, coupled with increases in burglary and vehicle crime, suggests a shifting pattern that may reflect changes in local activity or enforcement priorities.