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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime profile in June 2023, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. This category alone placed the area 34% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend where such offences typically constitute around 34% of total crimes. The overall crime rate of 10.2 per 1,000 residents—20% higher than the UK average—reflects a combination of the area’s coastal character and the seasonal rhythms of summer. As the longest days of the year began, tourism likely intensified activity in public spaces, potentially contributing to the 38.3% share of violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also rose sharply, with the latter seeing an 800% month-on-month increase, a figure that may be linked to the influx of visitors during early summer. The breakdown of crimes shows a marked imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter making up 71.7% of the total. This contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically account for a larger share. The seasonal context of June—as the start of the tourist season—may explain the heightened focus on violent and disorderly incidents, which often occur in public areas with high foot traffic. However, the data also reveals some encouraging trends, such as the 66.7% drop in vehicle crime, which could be attributed to reduced car-related activity during the summer months. These patterns underscore the unique challenges faced by coastal towns like Saltburn, where the combination of local demographics, tourism, and seasonal shifts creates a distinct crime profile that differs from both urban and rural counterparts.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 800% increase in public order offences, rising from one incident to nine. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in bicycle theft, suggests a shift in the nature of crime during the early summer months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by two-thirds, aligning with a broader trend of reduced motor-related offences in the area. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 38.3% of all crimes—places Saltburn significantly above the UK average for this category (34% above). This pattern is consistent with coastal towns where increased foot traffic and seasonal tourism may contribute to higher rates of violent incidents. Other theft decreased by 25%, indicating a potential reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between local demographics, seasonal activity, and policing efforts in a small built-up area.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate in June 2023 rose 22.4% compared to May, reaching 10.2 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 20% above the UK average, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the local population density and the seasonal influx of visitors. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 98 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the persistent challenge of maintaining public safety in a coastal community. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the area’s small population and concentrated built-up environment may amplify the visibility of crimes relative to larger urban centres. The contrast between Saltburn’s crime profile and the UK average highlights the unique pressures faced by coastal towns, where tourism and seasonal activity can influence crime patterns in ways distinct from more densely populated regions.