Saltburn-by-the-Sea Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 5,864 residents, Saltburn-by-the-Sea recorded 30 crimes in December 2025, translating to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 27.1% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a significant gap that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (14 cases, 46.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 13.3%) and burglary (3 cases, 10.0%). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the likelihood of empty homes during holidays—may have influenced these patterns. While violent crime dominated, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that factors such as the town’s coastal setting, community dynamics, or policing strategies may contribute to this trend. The data also reveals a shift in crime types compared to other months, with property crimes accounting for a smaller share of incidents than usual. This could indicate a seasonal reallocation of criminal activity, with more focus on personal crimes during the holiday period. However, the sharp rise in burglary and bicycle theft warrants closer examination, particularly given the area’s proximity to coastal tourism routes and the potential for increased vehicle-related crime during the festive season.

December 2025 saw a 200% increase in burglary cases, rising from one to three incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and robbery, contrasts sharply with a 75% drop in other theft. The shift in crime mix is striking: violent crimes now make up 46.7% of total incidents, compared to property crimes at 30%. This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased foot traffic in retail areas during the Christmas shopping peak or the impact of dark evenings on public safety. Burglary in Saltburn is 79% above the UK average, a disparity that could be linked to the area’s coastal location, where empty homes during holidays may create vulnerabilities. Conversely, anti-social behaviour is 25% below the UK average, reflecting community cohesion or effective local initiatives.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in December 2025 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, an 18.9% decrease from 6.3 per 1,000 in November. This reduction brings the area closer to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000.1% below that benchmark. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. Monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 195 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that factors such as community policing, seasonal patterns, or the area’s coastal character may contribute to sustained lower crime levels. The population of 5,864 means that each resident has a relatively low likelihood of encountering crime, though the sharp rise in burglary and bicycle theft highlights pockets of concern that require further attention.