Brotton vs Loftus

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Brotton Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      Loftus Cleveland Police

      Brotton vs Loftus Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Brotton
      Cleveland Police
      643 crimes / 12m
      ↓25.8% trend
      35.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      Loftus
      Cleveland Police
      611 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Brotton
      B Loftus
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      643
      611
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      867
      701
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓25.8%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Brotton
      B Loftus
      Violent Crime
      237 ↓30%
      209 ↓15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      121 ↑13%
      151 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓30%
      26 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓8%
      13 ↓55%
      Burglary
      30 ↑15%
      36 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      74 ↓44%
      66 ↓21%
      Drugs
      19 ↑19%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      46 ↓40%
      46 ↓4%
      Robbery
      11 ↑175%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↓63%
      26 ↓58%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓17%
      22 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      A Brotton is the safer choice — scoring 32/100 vs 32/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Brotton safer than Loftus?

      Brotton has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 643 crimes in the last 12 months. Loftus has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 611 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Brotton vs Loftus?

      Brotton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -25.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Loftus shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Brotton and Loftus?

      In Brotton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Loftus, it is Violent Crime (209 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Brotton and Loftus?

      Brotton recorded 121 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Loftus recorded 151. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Brotton vs Loftus?

      Violent crime in Brotton totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 209 in Loftus. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Brotton and Loftus in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Brotton recorded 867 crimes (now 643, a change of -25.8%). Loftus recorded 701 crimes previously (now 611, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Brotton and Loftus?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Brotton has a resolution rate of 35.6% and Loftus has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Brotton and Loftus?

      Brotton falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Loftus is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Brotton and Loftus?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Brotton or Loftus on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Brotton and Loftus. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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