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

The most unexpected development in Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime picture in January 2025 was the explosive rise in Other theft, which surged to 10 incidents—a 400% increase from December. This category, encompassing unclassified property crimes, now dominates the crime profile, accounting for 25.6% of all reported incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents is 5.6% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a modest but consistent gap reflecting the town’s relatively low population density and limited urban infrastructure. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as January’s short days and post-holiday retail slump may have reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes, though the spike in Other theft suggests different dynamics. The breakdown shows a stark contrast between property and violent crime: 64% of incidents were property-related, with Shoplifting (7 cases) and Other theft (10 cases) driving the trend. Violent crime, at 8 incidents, remains well below the UK average, a pattern consistent with Saltburn’s small, close-knit community and limited late-night activity. The area’s coastal location and seasonal tourism patterns may explain the sharp rise in Other theft, which could include unsecured personal items left in vehicles or on public transport during the busy Christmas and New Year periods. However, the lack of a corresponding rise in vehicle crime (3 incidents, 0.5 per 1,000) suggests that local factors, such as increased foot traffic near the seafront during January’s limited daylight hours, may have created unique conditions for property crimes.

The most striking shift in January 2025 was the 400% increase in Other theft, rising from two to ten incidents. This category, which includes non-violent property crimes, now accounts for 25.6% of all reported crimes, far outpacing the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000 (247% above). Concurrently, Criminal damage and arson surged 300%, with four incidents reported compared to one in December. These increases contrast sharply with declines in other categories: Anti-social behaviour fell 60%, and Violence and sexual offences dropped 20% to eight incidents. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 44% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Saltburn’s lower population density and limited nightlife. Shoplifting rose to 1.2 per 1,000, 94% above the UK average, likely tied to retail areas near the town’s coastal attractions.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 56.1% increase from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000. This marks the largest monthly jump in the area’s recorded crime statistics since data collection began. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day during January, a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas. This rate is lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, but the sharp month-on-month increase suggests seasonal or situational factors may have influenced activity. The population of 5,864 residents means that the impact of individual incidents is amplified, though the overall crime picture remains stable compared to broader UK trends.