Crime Rate in Brotton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brotton

The total recorded crimes in Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brotton crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Brotton, encompassing approximately 5,747 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Brotton Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Rawlinson Street with total crimes: 8
  • Jackson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wilson Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brotton?

To understand the safety of Brotton, we need to analyze Brotton crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Brotton reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 978 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brotton witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Brotton had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 786 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brotton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Brotton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brotton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Brotton has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Brotton crimes were 978. The crime rate of Brotton in 2024 was 170.16 (year) or 14.18 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brotton were around 786 crimes with yearly crime rate of 136.76 (year) or 11.40 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brotton)CrimesRank (Brotton)CrimesRank (Brotton)
South Bank178 11,943 11,983 1
Coatham166 21,931 21,871 2
Eston135 41,703 31,720 3
Guisborough141 31,670 41,462 4
Grangetown121 51,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham90 71,102 71,326 6
Normanby101 61,121 61,070 8
West Dyke61 101,045 81,107 7
Newcomen68 8748 12815 10
Dormanstown50 16879 11872 9
Loftus67 9739 13668 14
Ormesby47 17961 10746 13
Saltburn61 11641 15613 16
Teesville55 14725 14777 12
Skelton West57 12536 17502 17
St Germain's57 13617 16638 15
Hutton24 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands18 20379 18378 20
Skelton East43 18358 19382 19
Zetland16 23357 20378 21
Belmont17 21281 22275 22
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Brotton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202514
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20243
August 202413
July 20245

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249
July 202416

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202517
February 202525
January 202527
December 202424
November 202423
October 202412
September 202428
August 202435
July 202440

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 202510
March 20258
February 20258
January 202511
December 20243
November 202413
October 202413
September 20247
August 202419
July 202412

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20258
February 202515
January 202510
December 20241
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Brotton in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Brotton postcode area is presented below.

1. Rawlinson Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Jackson Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wilson Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Day Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Stone Row (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Chestnut Grove (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Marshall Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Woodside (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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