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

October 2025 marked a significant escalation in crime for Saltburn-by-the-Sea, with an overall rate of 9.6 crimes per 1,000 residents—24.7% above the UK average of 7.7. This surge was driven by a sharp rise in violent crimes, which accounted for 37.5% of all incidents, and anti-social behaviour, which made up 19.6% of total crimes. The area’s crime profile reflects a troubling mix of personal safety concerns and community disruptions, with violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and burglary all far exceeding national averages. Seasonal factors, including the return to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contributed to increased activity in public spaces, exacerbating existing challenges. While property crimes remained a concern, the most alarming trend was the disproportionate rise in violent offences, which may be linked to the area’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. The absence of significant declines in other categories, such as theft from the person and public order offences, suggests a systemic issue that requires targeted interventions. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly during evening hours, and to report suspicious activity promptly. The combination of low light levels, seasonal events, and the area’s proximity to popular coastal routes may create conditions conducive to crime, underscoring the need for community engagement and improved lighting in high-risk areas.

Violent crimes and anti-social behaviour dominated October’s crime picture, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.5% of all incidents—35% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, at 19.6% of total crimes, was 51% above the UK rate, reflecting a troubling pattern in community interactions. Public order offences saw a 300% month-on-month increase, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, likely tied to seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. Meanwhile, burglary remained high, with a rate 200% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in residential areas. Theft from the person doubled in October, a 100% increase from zero to one incident, highlighting the need for personal vigilance. While vehicle crime and criminal damage saw declines, these drops may be temporary, given the broader upward trend in other categories. Residents should be particularly cautious in public spaces and during evening hours, where the combination of seasonal darkness and increased foot traffic could heighten risks.

Saltburn-by-the-Sea’s crime rate in October 2025 rose to 9.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 47.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.5 per 1,000. This surge places the area 24.7% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has widened significantly over recent months. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported each day in October, translating to one crime for every 105 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the heightened risk for residents compared to the average UK exposure, which is not available for this area. The population context reveals that with 5,864 residents, the localised impact of these crimes is amplified, particularly in densely populated pockets like the town centre. While some categories, such as criminal damage and arson, saw declines, the overall upward trend suggests a need for heightened vigilance, especially as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween contribute to increased activity in public spaces.