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

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's July 2023 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between property and violent crime trends. While violent crimes accounted for 29.2% of total offences, property crimes dominated with 25 incidents, reflecting a 33.7% increase over the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences (19 cases) were the most common category, but this was outpaced by property crimes overall, a pattern consistent with the area's coastal tourism infrastructure and retail presence. The seasonal peak of July—marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased visitor numbers—likely contributed to the surge in shoplifting (8 cases) and vehicle crime (5 cases), both of which are typically higher in areas with transient populations. Anti-social behaviour (13 cases) also rose sharply, 55% above the UK average, potentially linked to the social dynamics of a summer visitor-heavy environment. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a need to address both the physical security of public spaces and the management of crowd-related incidents during peak tourist periods.

July 2023 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime increasing 400% from one incident to five, and burglary surging 300% from one to four cases. These jumps, occurring during a month of heightened tourism, may reflect vulnerabilities in vehicle security and residential areas near popular attractions. Conversely, public order offences fell 66.7% to three cases, possibly due to targeted policing efforts around local festivals or reduced alcohol-related incidents. The area's property crime rate remains higher than the UK average, with shoplifting (133% above UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (55% above) dominating the breakdown. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, the broader challenge lies in managing property-related offences, which are amplified by the transient nature of summer visitors. For residents, the 400% rise in vehicle crime underscores the importance of securing vehicles during peak season, a local issue that contrasts with the UK's lower rates for this category.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate rose 8.3% from 10.2 per 1,000 in June to 11.1 per 1,000 in July, a shift that translates to one reported crime for every 90 residents over the course of the month. Daily crime figures reveal a consistent pattern of 2 incidents per day, a rate that, while seemingly low, reflects the area's small population of 5,864. When compared to the UK average, Saltburn's crime profile highlights stark disparities: anti-social behaviour is 55% above the national rate, and shoplifting is 133% higher, both of which are likely tied to the town's seasonal demographics. However, the area's criminal damage and arson rate (22% below UK levels) suggests that some categories align with broader UK trends, possibly due to fewer industrial or commercial properties in the built-up area. The monthly exposure metric—1 crime per 90 residents—provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, though it does not capture the localized spikes in property crime that dominate the July data. This contrast between overall rates and specific category trends underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas during peak tourist months.