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

In July 2025, Saltburn-by-the-Sea maintained a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents, 15.1% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national context, a trend consistent with its coastal and semi-rural character. The breakdown of crimes reveals a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with property-related offences accounting for 39.5% (17 incidents) and violent crimes making up 27.9% (12 incidents). This property-dominated pattern may reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics, particularly during peak summer months when tourism and local events draw crowds to public spaces. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, though they were 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 23.3% of total crimes, was 10% above the national average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in public areas. The seasonal context of July—characterised by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism—likely influenced the crime mix, with property crimes such as vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson rising in tandem with outdoor activity. This pattern is not uncommon in coastal towns, where transient populations and temporary events can temporarily elevate certain crime types. The overall rate, however, remains well within the UK average, indicating that local policing and community efforts have likely contributed to maintaining this lower level of criminal activity.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 250% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This sharp rise may be linked to the area’s summer festival calendar, which brings large crowds to public spaces. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 88.9%, from 18 to 2 incidents, a drop that could reflect heightened visibility of security measures during peak tourist hours. The balance between property and violent crime shifted with property crimes (17) outpacing violent crimes (12) for the first time in recent months. This trend contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically dominates. Anti-social behaviour, at 23.3% of total crimes, remained a local concern, though it was 10% above the UK average. Residents may find the 79% increase in vehicle crime particularly relevant, as it suggests a need for heightened vigilance in car parks and along coastal roads.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in July 2025 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, a 44.2% drop from June’s 13.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal shift of summer holidays, when local populations often reduce and tourist activity fluctuates. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 136 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that accounts for the area’s population of 5,864. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day, a rate that, while consistent with historical patterns, remains below the UK average. The stark contrast between the previous month’s rate and the current one suggests a potential stabilisation in policing efforts or a temporary lull in criminal activity tied to the summer season’s rhythm. This monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the area’s coastal character, may reflect the transient nature of some crimes, particularly those linked to tourism or seasonal events.