Crime in Brotton: statistics, rates and trends
444 crimes were recorded in Brotton in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (189), anti-social behaviour (65) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 549th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Brotton | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 444 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.9 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,289 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brotton peaked in the year to August 2024 (686 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (442). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 444 | 83.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 533 | 100.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 686 | 129.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 637 | 120.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 535 | 101.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 567 | 107.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 671 | 126.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 109.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 442 | 83.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Brotton recorded notably more other crime (79% above the national rate), burglary (28% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (55% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 66 to 20 and criminal damage and arson fell from 69 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 189 | 35.7 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 12.3 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Public order | 32 | 6.1 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.8 | 8.5 | -70% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Brotton; the highest is Eston (211.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Marske-by-the-Sea (80.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brotton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 663 | 102.5 | +22% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 587 | 102.4 | +22% |
| Loftus | 705 | 135.2 | +61% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 572 | 80.3 | -4% |
| Guisborough | 1,988 | 104.4 | +24% |
| Redcar | 5,228 | 131.3 | +56% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +151% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,333 | 187.0 | +123% |
Brotton is the one area listed within Brotton, with 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brotton | Neighbourhood | 6,713 | 628 | 93.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in Brotton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Errington Street” (31).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Errington Street | 31 |
| On or near Dixon Street | 30 |
| On or near Broadbent Street | 28 |
| On or near Jackson Street | 21 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 18 |
| On or near Day Street | 18 |
| On or near The Garth | 17 |
| On or near Woodside | 17 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 16 |
| On or near Wilson Street | 16 |
Of the 379 crimes in Brotton with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 65 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 197 | 52.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 5.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Brotton has an estimated population of 5,289 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (30%, against 22%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brotton average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brotton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 28.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Brotton a safe place to live?
Brotton recorded 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 549th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Brotton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 189 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Brotton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brotton was down 17% on the year before: 444 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 533 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brotton?
About 5,289 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brotton?
Brotton is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.