Saltburn-by-the-Sea Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town with 5,864 residents, Saltburn-by-the-Sea reported 25 crimes in December 2024, equating to 0.42 crimes per 100 people. This rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents is 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1, placing it among the safer areas in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting (20% each). Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns: December's Christmas shopping peak, dark evenings, and empty homes during the holiday period may have influenced both retail crime and interpersonal disputes. The relatively low overall crime rate suggests that the town's coastal character—perhaps with fewer high-density residential areas and more community policing—may contribute to its safety profile. However, shoplifting rates were higher than the UK average, which could be linked to the presence of high-street retail stores in the town centre, a common feature in coastal resorts. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted slightly, with violent offences accounting for 40% of the total, a proportion lower than the UK average for this category. These patterns, while consistent with the area's seasonal rhythm, may also reflect the impact of temporary population movements during the festive season.

December 2024 saw significant month-on-month reductions in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson falling by 66.7% (from 3 to 1) and other theft decreasing by 60% (from 5 to 2). Violence and sexual offences also declined by 37.5% (from 16 to 10), a drop that may partly explain the overall 40.5% decrease in the area's crime rate compared to November. Shoplifting remained 58% above the UK average, with 5 incidents recorded (0.9 per 1,000 residents) compared to the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be attributed to the town's retail presence, which may attract both local and transient shoppers during the Christmas period. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained slightly below the UK average (0.9 vs 0.9 per 1,000), suggesting that community cohesion efforts—bolstered by the festive season—may have had a mitigating effect. Residents should be aware that while overall crime is low, shoplifting incidents remain concentrated in retail areas, a pattern consistent with other coastal towns during peak shopping months.

The crime rate in Saltburn-by-the-Sea for December 2024 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a 40.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2 per 1,000, reflecting a marked improvement in public safety. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that would be difficult to notice in a small town with 5,864 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 235 residents, a monthly exposure rate significantly lower than the UK average for similar-sized areas. This statistic suggests that residents are far less likely to experience crime than the average UK citizen, though localised risks remain—particularly in retail areas where shoplifting rates exceed national averages. The decline from November may be linked to a combination of seasonal factors, including increased police visibility during the festive season and the natural reduction in crime that often accompanies the closure of some businesses over Christmas. While the town's crime profile is generally positive, the persistence of shoplifting above the UK average underscores the need for targeted measures in high-traffic retail zones.