Brotton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Brotton, 7 crimes were reported in October 2025 — a figure 9.1% lower than the UK average. This means a resident has a 0.7% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month. The most significant risk comes from violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.4%) and drug-related crimes (7.9%). These patterns align with October's seasonal context: darker evenings and Halloween events may contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces, though the overall rate remains below national averages. Drug-related crimes in Brotton were 114% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 29% below average for criminal damage and arson. This suggests a combination of local factors, such as the area's proximity to industrial zones and its status as a built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, which may influence both illicit activity and community resilience. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, the concentration of violent crimes in Brotton highlights specific vulnerabilities that require targeted attention from local authorities.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from zero to three incidents — a significant shift that may reflect seasonal changes in illicit activity or increased enforcement efforts. Conversely, public order offences fell by 75%, from four to one, potentially linked to reduced Halloween-related disturbances or effective community policing. Violence and sexual offences, at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, were 32% above the UK average, a concern for local residents. Meanwhile, possession of weapons — a category with 471% higher rates in Brotton than the UK average — rose from zero to two incidents, raising questions about local security measures. The drop in anti-social behaviour (30% decrease) and criminal damage (33% decrease) contrasts with the surge in drug-related crimes, illustrating a shifting crime mix. For context, a resident in Brotton is more than twice as likely to encounter a drug-related incident than the average UK resident, a figure that could inform targeted prevention strategies.

Brotton's crime rate in October 2025 (7.0 per 1,000) represents an 11.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000 — a decline that may reflect the end of a local event or seasonal factors. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly one crime reported per day in Brotton, a figure that, while low, highlights the concentrated nature of incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 142 residents — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering the overall crime rate. However, this aggregate figure masks significant disparities: while property crimes were minimal (4 total), violent crimes dominated the landscape. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Brotton's residents face a 0.7% risk of being directly involved in a crime this month, compared to the UK average of approximately 0.77%. This slight edge in safety is offset by the area's above-average rates in specific categories, such as drugs and weapons possession, which suggest that local crime patterns are influenced by factors beyond the overall rate, requiring nuanced policy responses.