Crime Rate in Brotton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brotton

The total recorded crimes in Brotton, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in February 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brotton crime rate of 11.31 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Brotton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 16
  • Maple Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Brotton has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 11.31 ranking 8th 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.

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
Dormanstown63 9879 11872 9
Newcomen35 15748 12815 10
Ormesby49 12961 10746 13
Loftus52 10739 13668 14
Teesville48 13725 14777 12
Saltburn36 14641 15613 16
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

Brotton 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 202510
December 20241
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241

A total of 385 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202525
January 202527
December 202424
November 202423
October 202412
September 202428
August 202435
July 202440
June 202462
May 202440
April 202436
March 202433

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20245
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249
July 202416
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 202412

A total of 151 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 202511
December 20243
November 202413
October 202413
September 20247
August 202419
July 202412
June 202428
May 202415
April 20248
March 202414

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202511
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 20243
August 202413
July 20245
June 202436
May 202413
April 20247
March 202413

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Brotton in February 2025

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

1. Dixon Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences3
Theft from the person1
2. Maple Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
4. Foster Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Railway Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Wilson Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Jackson Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Broadbent Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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