Crime Rate in Saltburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltburn

The total recorded crimes in Saltburn, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in February 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltburn crime rate of 3.72 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 Saltburn, encompassing approximately 9,687 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Saltburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Dundas Street East with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Saltburn?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Saltburn demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 641 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Saltburn recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Saltburn had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 613 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Saltburn recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Saltburn has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Saltburn Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Saltburn has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 14th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Saltburn crimes were 641. The crime rate of Saltburn in 2024 was 66.17 (year) or 5.51 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Saltburn were around 613 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.28 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
South Bank115 31,943 11,983 1
Guisborough130 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham118 21,931 21,871 2
Eston89 41,703 31,720 3
Grangetown79 61,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham81 51,102 71,326 6
Normanby66 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke50 111,045 81,107 7
Brotton65 8978 9786 11
Dormanstown63 9879 11872 9
Newcomen35 15748 12815 10
Ormesby49 12961 10746 13
Loftus52 10739 13668 14
Teesville48 13725 14777 12
St Germain's29 17617 16638 15
Skelton West31 16536 17502 17
Hutton25 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands22 21379 18378 20
Skelton East25 18358 19382 19
Zetland22 20357 20378 21
Belmont10 24281 22275 22
Longbeck20 22151 24147 24
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Saltburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20247
July 20241
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 20249
September 202412
August 202423
July 202414
June 202460
May 202416
April 20249
March 202421

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 202510
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 98 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241
June 202418
May 202415
April 202415
March 20249

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Saltburn in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
2. Dundas Street East (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Pearl Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Station Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Exeter Street (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Ruby Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Lilac Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Hob Hill Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Ridge (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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