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

Saltburn-by-the-Sea saw a 25% reduction in violence and sexual offences in September 2023, marking a notable improvement in violent crime trends. The area's overall crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents placed it 8.7% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a figure that reflects a combination of local factors and broader regional patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 30% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.6%) and vehicle crime (13.7%). These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of September, a month when back-to-school routines and the onset of shorter evenings may influence patterns of public activity. The relatively high proportion of anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average could be linked to the area's coastal character and transient population during the summer months. Vehicle crime, which surged 75% compared to August, may be tied to increased foot traffic in retail and tourist areas as the month progressed. While the overall rate remains above the national average, the decrease in violent crime suggests potential effectiveness of local policing strategies or natural seasonal declines in alcohol-fuelled incidents. The data also highlights a stark contrast in crime types: whereas the UK average sees anti-social behaviour as a minor concern, Saltburn-by-the-Sea's figures indicate it is a more prominent issue, reflecting the area's unique social dynamics. This snapshot of September's crime profile underscores the importance of contextual analysis in understanding local crime trends, even as it reveals areas where intervention may be needed.

September 2023 saw a 25% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 20 to 15 incidents—a reduction that may reflect the start of the academic year and reduced late-night activity in local venues. Anti-social behaviour remained a significant concern, with 11 reported incidents (1.9 per 1,000 residents), 42% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This category's prominence in Saltburn-by-the-Sea contrasts sharply with the UK average, where it constitutes a smaller share of total crimes. Vehicle crime rose sharply by 75% (4 to 7 incidents), a figure that is 150% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This increase could be linked to increased traffic in the area during the transition to autumn, though no definitive causal link can be established. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), a drop that may be attributed to reduced summer tourism and the start of school terms. Other theft also declined by 50% (from 4 to 2), though this category remains 50% below the UK average. The data illustrates a mixed picture: while some categories show marked improvement, others like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime remain significantly elevated compared to national benchmarks, suggesting targeted interventions may be warranted in these areas.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents in September 2023 represents a 16.3% decrease from August's rate of 10.4 per 1,000, a decline that may be partly attributable to the start of the academic year reducing late-night activity in local areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 115 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is both specific to Saltburn-by-the-Sea and distinct from broader UK comparisons. While the overall rate remains above the national average, the month-on-month decline suggests a potential shift in local crime patterns. This reduction is particularly notable when considering the area's population of 5,864 residents, as it means the average resident faces a lower risk of experiencing crime in September compared to the previous month. However, the comparison to the UK average underscores the need for continued vigilance, as Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime profile still shows significant deviations in specific categories. The monthly exposure figure, while useful for residents, should be contextualised alongside the broader UK statistics, which are not provided for daily or monthly comparisons in this instance.