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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime profile in June 2025, accounting for 28.6% of all reported incidents. This category alone stands at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, 33% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area’s elevated risk of violent crime. Shoplifting follows closely, with 18 incidents recorded—3.1 per 1,000 residents, 392% above the UK average. These thefts likely stem from the town’s coastal appeal, which draws tourists and potentially increases opportunities for retail crime during the summer season. Anti-social behaviour also features prominently, at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, 48% above the UK average. This may be linked to the area’s character as a tourist destination, where transient populations and high foot traffic can exacerbate such issues. The overall crime rate of 13.1 per 1,000 residents is 61.7% above the UK average, reflecting a stark divergence from national trends. Seasonal factors likely play a role, as June marks the beginning of the tourist season, with longer days and warmer weather influencing criminal activity patterns. However, the exact drivers of this spike remain unclear, requiring further analysis to determine whether local factors, such as community dynamics or policing strategies, contribute to these trends.

June 2025 saw a dramatic 157.1% increase in shoplifting, rising from seven to eighteen incidents. This surge aligns with the start of the summer tourist season, which typically boosts retail activity and, consequently, theft opportunities. Public order offences also jumped 200%, from three to nine, a stark rise that may reflect heightened social interactions during warmer weather. Robbery cases doubled, moving from zero to two, though this small sample size limits broader conclusions. Conversely, drug-related incidents fell by 50%, dropping from two to one, potentially indicating reduced illicit activity during the summer months. These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas, particularly during peak tourist periods.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea's crime rate in June 2025 rose to 13.1 per 1,000 residents, a 26.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 10.4. This marks a sharp upward trend in local crime statistics, with daily crime activity averaging three incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 76 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a community of just under 5,864 people. While this monthly exposure figure is lower than the daily rate, it underscores the cumulative impact of crime on local residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime burden is higher than the UK average, with violent crime and property-related offences dominating the landscape. This surge in crime may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased foot traffic during the summer months without further analysis.