What is the crime rate in Redcar and Cleveland?

As of March 2026, Redcar and Cleveland has a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 residents, based on 1,489 recorded offences.

How does Redcar and Cleveland rank nationally for crime?

Redcar and Cleveland ranks #110 out of 330 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in Redcar and Cleveland?

The most common crime type in Redcar and Cleveland is Violence and sexual offences with 473 incidents in March 2026, accounting for 31.8% of all crime.

March 2026 Source: Cleveland Police Police

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Intelligence Report

Redcar and Cleveland recorded 1,489 crimes in March 2026, equating to a crime rate of 10.91 per 1,000 residents. This places Redcar and Cleveland at #110 of 330 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has increased by 5.9% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 6.0% lower.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

1,489

trending_up +5.9% vs last month

Crime Rate

10.91per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#110of 330

By total crime volume

National Population

136,530

Estimated population

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Parking Area Map	Shoplifting: 29	29
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 29	29
On or near Parking Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 19 Public order: 6	19
On or near Bankfields Road Map	Shoplifting: 23	23
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 20	20
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 11 Other crime: 7	11
On or near Larkswood Road Map	Shoplifting: 15	15
On or near Trunk Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7 Public order: 6 Bicycle theft: 1	7
On or near Holyhead Drive Map	Anti-social behaviour: 9	9
On or near Sports/Recreation Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 9	9

Crime Breakdown

March 2026

1,489 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

473

31.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

280

18.8%

Criminal Damage & Arson

194

13.0%

Shoplifting

173

11.6%

Public Order

5.4%

Other Theft

3.9%

Other Crime

3.8%

Burglary

3.4%

Vehicle Crime

2.9%

Drug Offences

2.9%

Robbery

1.3%

Weapons Possession

0.7%

Bicycle Theft

0.3%

Theft from Person

0.2%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

24 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	South Bank	181	33.3
2	Eston	123	16.6
3	Coatham	106	21.9
4	Grangetown	102	16.0
5	Guisborough	94	12.3

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Lockwood	12	5.2
shield	Longbeck	12	3.0
shield	Zetland	17	3.9
shield	Hutton	17	2.5
shield	Wheatlands	19	3.5

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_up +5.9%

Year-on-Yeartrending_down -6.0%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 330 local authorities in England & Wales.

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