Saltburn-by-the-Sea Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Saltburn-by-the-Sea in April 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by the area’s coastal and commuter characteristics. With a total crime rate of 9.6 per 1,000 residents—28% above the UK average—the area’s crime mix highlights a significant emphasis on violent and public order offences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.7% of all crimes, the highest single category, while anti-social behaviour (23.2%) and shoplifting (7.1%) followed. This distribution suggests that the town’s social dynamics, including its proximity to major transport links and seasonal tourist activity during the Easter period, may contribute to the prevalence of interpersonal and disorder-related crimes. The higher-than-average rates for violence and anti-social behaviour align with the area’s role as a coastal resort and commuter hub, where transient populations and increased foot traffic can heighten tensions and opportunities for such offences. In contrast, property crimes like burglary and vehicle crime remained lower than the UK average, potentially reflecting effective local policing or the limited density of high-value targets in this built-up area. Seasonal factors, such as the Easter holidays and spring weather, likely influenced the increased outdoor activity and associated risks. The balance of crime types thus illustrates an area where public safety challenges are concentrated in interpersonal and disorder-related incidents, rather than theft or burglary, a pattern consistent with the social and geographic context of Saltburn-by-the-Sea.

April 2023 saw a 225% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 13 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and drug-related crimes, points to a shift in the crime mix, with public order issues and illicit activities becoming more prominent. While violent crimes remained the largest category (35.7% of total), property crimes fell by 42.9% in shoplifting and 50% in burglary, suggesting a possible reallocation of criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour in Saltburn-by-the-Sea was 86% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 18% below UK rates seen in vehicle crime. For residents, the 225% jump in anti-social behaviour—now at 13 incidents—may signal heightened concerns around public spaces, particularly during the Easter period. This contrasts with the 33% below UK average for vehicle crime, which could reflect lower traffic density or effective local enforcement in this coastal area.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate in April 2023 remained stable at 9.6 per 1,000 residents, a 1.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.7 per 1,000. This suggests continuity in local crime patterns, with no dramatic shifts in overall safety. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of the town and its proximity to coastal and commuter routes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 105 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime in a community of 5,864 people. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the stability in the month-on-month comparison indicates that local factors—such as seasonal activity or local events—may not have significantly altered the crime profile this month. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of crimes remains relatively low in a small, defined area.