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

Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of relatively low crime levels, consistent with the characteristics of a coastal town with seasonal fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.3% of all recorded crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by criminal damage and arson (22.2%) and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). These patterns align with the area’s coastal identity, where public spaces and community interactions may influence crime dynamics. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime environment. However, the data also reveals disparities in specific categories: while violence and sexual offences remain below the UK average, criminal damage and arson are significantly higher, indicating localized challenges. The overall crime rate’s proximity to the UK average underscores the importance of context, as Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s smaller population and geographic features shape its crime profile differently than larger urban areas. The low rate of burglary (2.8% of total crimes) and other theft (2.8%) further supports the notion of a community where property crime is not a dominant concern, though the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson suggests areas requiring targeted attention.

February 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with criminal damage and arson doubling to 8 incidents—192% above the UK average. This surge, alongside a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, raises questions about local triggers. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 90%, from 10 to 1 incident, a drop that may reflect seasonal factors or targeted interventions. The breakdown reveals a shift in crime composition: violence and sexual offences (33.3% of total) remained the largest category, but property crimes (16) now accounted for 44.4% of all incidents, suggesting a move toward property-related issues. Public order offences also rose by 50%, though they remain below the UK average. These fluctuations highlight the need for nuanced analysis, as some categories, like shoplifting, fell 57.1%—a reduction that may align with the low outdoor activity typical of winter months.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate in February 2025 fell by 7.7% compared to the previous month, marking a continued downward trend. The area recorded 36 total crimes over 28 days, averaging one crime per day—a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 163 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places the area’s residents in a relatively low-risk environment compared to national averages. The previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents contrasts with February’s 6.1 per 1,000, reflecting a shift that may align with seasonal patterns typical of coastal towns. With February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, the reduced crime rate could partly explain the decline, though local factors such as community engagement or policing efforts may also contribute. The population of 5,864 residents further contextualises these figures, highlighting how even small changes in crime numbers translate to meaningful differences in individual risk exposure. While the daily crime count remains low, the monthly aggregate underscores the importance of sustained vigilance in maintaining this trend.