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

May 2024 saw Saltburn-by-the-Sea record a crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.8% above the UK average of 8.4. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (16 incidents, 25% of total), shoplifting (15 incidents, 23.4%), and anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 14.1%). This reflects a pattern consistent with a coastal town experiencing seasonal fluctuations in social activity, particularly during May’s extended evenings and bank holidays, which may contribute to increased outdoor drinking and public gatherings. The rise in violence and sexual offences could be partly explained by the convergence of local residents and visitors during this time of year. Shoplifting’s stark deviation from the UK average—306% higher—suggests ongoing challenges in retail areas, linked to the town’s tourism infrastructure and seasonal foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour, though slightly above the UK average, remained relatively low compared to other UK coastal towns, indicating that community policing efforts may have mitigated some issues. The overall crime rate, while elevated, does not necessarily signal a long-term trend but rather a temporary spike influenced by the transition into warmer weather and the associated changes in human activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was a 500% increase in both public order offences and criminal damage and arson, rising from one to six incidents each. This sharp rise contrasts with a 33.3% decline in burglary, which fell from three to two cases. The crime mix also shifted significantly, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 25% of all reported crimes—up from 9 cases in April. This category remains 5% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, despite the increase. Shoplifting, at 2.6 per 1,000, is 306% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent issue in local retail areas. Anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime also showed marked deviations from national trends, with the former 3% above and the latter 113% above UK averages. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, such as seasonal socialising, and broader regional patterns. Residents may find the surge in public order offences particularly concerning, given their potential to disrupt community safety and deter tourism in the area.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 10.9 per 1,000 residents, a 30.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 8.4. This marks a notable upward trend, though the daily crime count remains relatively low at approximately two incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 92 residents, reflecting the area’s population-scaled exposure. With a total of 64 crimes recorded in a population of 5,864, the rate underscores the proportion of residents affected by crime in a single month. While the overall rate exceeds the UK average, the daily and monthly figures contextualise the impact on local residents, showing that most households experience minimal direct exposure. The shift from April to May may also reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer evenings, which could influence patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour. However, the exact drivers of the month-on-month rise remain unclear without further data on specific incidents or interventions.