Crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea: statistics, rates and trends
587 crimes were recorded in Saltburn-by-the-Sea in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea at a glance
- Crime trends in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Types of crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Saltburn-by-the-Sea compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Streets with the most crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- What happened after crimes were reported in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Demographics of Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- Questions about crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (177), anti-social behaviour (121) and shoplifting (93) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 327th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 587 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.4 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,735 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea peaked in the year to August 2018 (639 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (503). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 587 | 102.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 511 | 89.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 103.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 628 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 570 | 99.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 503 | 87.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 612 | 106.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 546 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 639 | 111.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 62 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 56 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
Compared with England and Wales, Saltburn-by-the-Sea recorded notably more shoplifting (92% above the national rate), burglary (57% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (37% above the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 66 to 93 and public order rose from 35 to 49, while criminal damage and arson fell from 47 to 36 and other theft fell from 41 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 177 | 30.9 | 34.2 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 93 | 16.2 | 8.5 | +41% |
| Public order | 49 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 6.3 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Burglary | 32 | 5.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 32 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Saltburn-by-the-Sea; 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 663 | 102.5 | 0% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 572 | 80.3 | -22% |
| Brotton | 444 | 83.9 | -18% |
| Redcar | 5,228 | 131.3 | +28% |
| Loftus | 705 | 135.2 | +32% |
| Guisborough | 1,988 | 104.4 | +2% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +106% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,333 | 187.0 | +83% |
Saltburn is the one area listed within Saltburn-by-the-Sea, with 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltburn | Neighbourhood | 5,735 | 587 | 102.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Saltburn-by-the-Sea over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Amber Street | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Marske Mill Lane | 23 |
| On or near Milton Street | 22 |
| On or near Emerald Street | 18 |
| On or near Saltburn | 18 |
| On or near Woodrow Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Saltburn Bank | 14 |
| On or near Station Street | 13 |
Of the 466 crimes in Saltburn-by-the-Sea with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 205 | 44.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 185 | 39.7% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 4.3% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Saltburn-by-the-Sea has an estimated population of 5,735 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (33%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Saltburn-by-the-Sea average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Saltburn-by-the-Sea | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Saltburn-by-the-Sea a safe place to live?
Saltburn-by-the-Sea recorded 102.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 327th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 177 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea going up or down?
Recorded crime in Saltburn-by-the-Sea was up 15% on the year before: 587 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 511 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
About 5,735 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 33% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
Saltburn-by-the-Sea 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.