Brotton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Brotton's crime rate in September 2025 stood at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.1% increase above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores a persistent challenge for the built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland, where crime patterns are shaped by seasonal transitions and local demographics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 44.2% of all reported incidents—far exceeding the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category's 3.5 per 1,000 rate is 36% higher than the national benchmark, a disparity likely linked to the area's proximity to educational institutions and the influx of new students during the freshers' period. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.9 per 1,000, also rose sharply, with a 62% gap compared to the UK average. The month's seasonal context—marked by the return to school and university—may have contributed to the spike in violent and disorderly incidents, as younger populations converge in public spaces. While property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting saw declines, the overall trend remains concerning, particularly for violent offences that have increased by 35.7% compared to August. The interplay of local factors, including the area's urban density and transient population, likely amplifies these trends, necessitating targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

September 2025 saw a 35.7% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 14 to 19 incidents. This surge, combined with a 100% increase in both other crime and robbery, points to a troubling shift in the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences in Brotton are now 36% above the UK average, with 3.5 per 1,000 residents affected—significantly higher than the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 62% increase over the UK average. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding the 300% jump in robbery rates, which reached 0.4 per 1,000—triple the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. While other theft and shoplifting saw steep declines (60% and 67% below UK averages, respectively), these drops may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas as the month transitions into autumn. The contrast between rising violent crimes and falling property crimes suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly influenced by the return of students and the start of the academic year.

Brotton's crime rate in September 2025 remained stable compared to August, with no change in the overall rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents. However, this figure places the area 8.1% above the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 125 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents relative to population size. This monthly exposure is particularly significant in a built-up area like Brotton, where community density may amplify the impact of even small increases in crime. While the rate has not changed from the previous month, the composition of crimes has shifted, with violent offences and anti-social behaviour affecting the area compared to national averages.