Brotton Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Brotton's overall crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of a trend observed in similar built-up areas within Redcar and Cleveland, where community-focused policing and localised initiatives have historically contributed to lower-than-average crime rates. The breakdown of crimes revealed that violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.2% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson at 25.0% and anti-social behaviour at 12.5%. These figures contrast with the UK averages, where violence and sexual offences are typically 44% higher, while criminal damage and arson are 139% lower. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely influences these patterns, as lower foot traffic in public spaces may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. However, the notable increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average suggests specific local factors, such as the presence of vacant properties or targeted vandalism in the area. The relatively low overall crime rate, despite the rise in some categories, indicates that Brotton's crime profile remains distinct from the national picture, reflecting the influence of its built-up character within a coastal industrial region. This contrast is further amplified by the area's small population and potential for community cohesion to act as a mitigating factor against crime.

February 2026 saw significant month-on-month changes in Brotton's crime profile. Anti-social behaviour increased by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from one incident to three. This surge, though still below the UK average for the category, suggests a potential shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to seasonal changes in social activity. Burglary and shoplifting both rose by 100%, with each category doubling from one to two incidents. These increases may be attributed to the low outdoor activity typical of winter months, which could lead to more targeted indoor crimes. Conversely, public order offences fell sharply by 71.4%, dropping from seven to two, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 53.3%, from 15 to seven. The latter decline could be partially explained by the pre-spring lull in social interactions, though it remains to be seen whether this trend persists. Criminal damage and arson in Brotton were 139% above the UK average, a stark deviation that may reflect local challenges such as the presence of disused infrastructure or a higher concentration of property-related issues in the area. These findings highlight a combination of seasonal factors and area-specific vulnerabilities, with some categories showing marked divergence from national trends.

Brotton's crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2026 represents a 17.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.4 per 1,000. This decline, while modest, underscores the area's ongoing efforts to maintain lower crime levels despite the inherent challenges of a built-up environment within Redcar and Cleveland. On a daily basis, Brotton recorded an average of one crime per day during February, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the area's population of 5,396 residents. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 225 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when considering similar-sized built-up areas. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Brotton's residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, with the area's overall rate being 29.7% below the UK benchmark. This disparity is further amplified by the unique crime mix in Brotton, where categories such as violence and sexual offences are 44% lower than the UK average, while criminal damage and arson are higher. These contrasts highlight the importance of localised factors in shaping crime patterns, with Brotton's built-up character and potential community cohesion likely playing a role in its ability to sustain lower crime rates despite specific vulnerabilities in certain categories.