Brotton Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,396 residents, Brotton recorded 47 crimes in November 2025, translating to a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 19.2% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the localised nature of crime patterns in this built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.7% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (12.8%) and burglary (10.6%). These statistics align with the seasonal context of November, a month marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings. The spike in violent crimes may be influenced by the combination of these factors, including increased foot traffic in retail areas during the shopping season and the social dynamics associated with Bonfire Night events. The elevated rate of criminal damage and arson, which is 108% above the UK average, could be attributed to the timing of Bonfire Night, which often coincides with the month's end and may encourage pyrotechnic-related incidents. Meanwhile, the relatively low incidence of anti-social behaviour—34% below the UK average—suggests that community or environmental factors in Brotton may be mitigating such activities. These patterns highlight the combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal events in shaping crime trends.

November 2025 marked a sharp rise in specific crime categories, with other theft and criminal damage and arson both surging by 200% compared to the previous month. This increase in criminal damage and arson may partly explain the area's elevated position relative to the UK average for that category, which is already 108% above the national benchmark. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 42.9%, and drug-related crimes dropped by two-thirds, potentially reflecting a shift in criminal activity patterns. The most significant jump was in shoplifting, which more than doubled from zero to three incidents, a figure that could be linked to the Black Friday shopping period. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime trends, influenced by seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the extended shopping season.

Brotton's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 23.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.0. This translates to roughly two crimes reported daily over the course of the month, a figure that may give local residents a sense of the frequency of incidents in their community. When scaled to the area's population of 5,396, this means one reported crime occurred for every 115 residents over the month, highlighting the relative density of incidents in this built-up area. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the daily crime count remains a concrete metric that residents can contextualise in their own lives. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, although the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes is relatively contained within this specific geographic and demographic context.