Crime in Brotton: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Brotton in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brotton at a glance
- Crime trends in Brotton
- Types of crime in Brotton
- Brotton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Brotton
- Streets with the most crime in Brotton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brotton
- Population and deprivation in Brotton
- Questions about crime in Brotton
- About this data
457 crimes were recorded in Brotton in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 191 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Brotton has the 522nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brotton | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 457 | 18,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.4 | 136.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -19% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,289 | 139,228 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brotton was highest in the year to July 2020 (659 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (457). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 457 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 565 | 106.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 650 | 122.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 638 | 120.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 555 | 104.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 563 | 106.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 659 | 124.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 570 | 107.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 460 | 87.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 24 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 43 |
| August 2025 | 43 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brotton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for criminal damage and arson, burglary, other crime.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-75%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 191 | 36.1 | 1.05 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 13.2 | 0.86 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 9.1 | 1.34 | -41% |
| Public order | 32 | 6.1 | 0.91 | -14% |
| Burglary | 27 | 5.1 | 1.44 | +80% |
| Other crime | 18 | 3.4 | 1.61 | +12% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.2 | 0.39 | -75% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.6 | 0.54 | +27% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -25% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.5 | 1.12 | +167% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.97 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brotton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brotton recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brotton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brotton recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brotton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brotton recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brotton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brotton recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brotton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brotton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brotton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brotton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brotton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brotton recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brotton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brotton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brotton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brotton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brotton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brotton recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brotton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brotton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brotton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brotton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Brotton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brotton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 658 | 101.7 | +18% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 550 | 95.9 | +11% |
| Loftus | 671 | 128.7 | +49% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 574 | 80.5 | -7% |
| Guisborough | 1,995 | 104.7 | +21% |
| Redcar | 5,253 | 131.9 | +53% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +147% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +116% |
1 areas within Brotton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Brotton had the highest rate (94.6 per 1,000) and Brotton the lowest (94.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brotton | Neighbourhood | 6,713 | 635 | 94.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Brotton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Errington Street | 34 |
| On or near Broadbent Street | 27 |
| On or near Dixon Street | 27 |
| On or near Jackson Street | 21 |
| On or near Woodside | 21 |
| On or near Day Street | 20 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 18 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 18 |
| On or near Wilson Street | 17 |
| On or near Lilac Crescent | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brotton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 202 | 44.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 22.5% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 5.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Brotton has an estimated population of 5,289. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brotton sits in decile 4.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brotton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.6% |
Is Brotton a safe place to live?
Brotton recorded 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Brotton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (70).
Is crime in Brotton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brotton was down 19% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 565 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brotton?
Brotton is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Brotton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.