Crime Rate in Saltburn: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Saltburn

The total recorded crimes in Saltburn, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Saltburn crime rate of 6.30 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (46.15% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Saltburn Crime Hotspots

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

  • Amber Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Milton Street with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • 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 areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • 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 May 2025 the Saltburn has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Saltburn)CrimesRank (Saltburn)CrimesRank (Saltburn)
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
Brotton51 15978 9786 11
Loftus67 9739 13668 14
Ormesby47 17961 10746 13
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

Saltburn Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20258
February 20253
January 20257
December 20245
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202411
July 20241

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202513
March 20258
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 20258
December 202410
November 202416
October 20249
September 202412
August 202423
July 202414

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
August 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 202510
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20258
February 20258
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
August 20247
July 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Saltburn in May 2025

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

1. Amber Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Milton Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
4. Woodrow Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hob Hill Lane (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Greta Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Pearl Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Station Street (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Parkway (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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