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

Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it just 1.4% below the UK average of 7.1. This slight edge over the national benchmark, however, masks significant variations in crime types. The area’s most prevalent offences were shoplifting (29.3% of total crimes), violence and sexual offences (26.8%), and anti-social behaviour (14.6%). These figures reflect the coastal town’s characteristics, where high streets and tourist activity may contribute to retail-related crimes, while the relatively low levels of violent crime could be tied to the community’s smaller size and lower population density. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as February—typically a low point for outdoor activity—may have seen a lull in certain crimes, though the sharp rise in shoplifting defies this pattern. The UK average for shoplifting is 0.5 per 1,000, yet Saltburn’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 289% higher, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may involve transient visitors or seasonal retail patterns. This contrast with the area’s lower-than-average rates for violent crime and public order offences indicates a combination of geography, population, and local initiatives. While the overall crime rate remains modest, the disproportionate rise in shoplifting underscores the need for targeted measures in retail zones.

February 2024 saw a stark rise in shoplifting, surging from three to 12 incidents—a 300% increase—making it the most common crime type in the area. This jump, which places shoplifting at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, is 289% above the UK average, suggesting a significant local factor. Meanwhile, other theft and burglary each tripled from one to three incidents, raising concerns about targeted property crimes. These increases contrast with a sharp decline in public order offences, which fell by 80% from five to one incident, and a 25% drop in anti-social behaviour from eight to six. Violent crimes, however, remained stable at 11, with the rate (1.9 per 1,000) 24% below the UK average. This mixed pattern highlights the area’s vulnerability to retail-related crimes while showing relative strength in reducing public disorder. Residents might find the shoplifting surge particularly noteworthy, given its disproportionate impact on the local crime profile.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate in February 2024 rose by 36.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.1 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains just 1.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 143 residents over the course of the month—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area’s population. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of one crime per day in February, a rate that, while steady, may reflect seasonal patterns. The shift from January to February likely aligns with the transition from the post-Christmas lull to the early days of the year, when retail activity and visitor numbers begin to rise. This timing may explain the sharp increases in certain crime categories, though the overall rate remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres.