Crime Rate in Belmont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Belmont

The total recorded crimes in Belmont, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Belmont crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Belmont, encompassing approximately 134,929 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Belmont Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cornwall Road with total crimes: 2
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 2
  • Rectory Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Belmont?

To understand the safety of Belmont, we need to analyze Belmont crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Belmont demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 281 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Belmont recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Belmont had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 275 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Belmont recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Belmont has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Belmont Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Belmont has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 0.28 ranking 21th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Belmont crimes were 281. The crime rate of Belmont in 2024 was 13.84 (year) or 1.15 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Belmont were around 275 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.16 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Belmont)CrimesRank (Belmont)CrimesRank (Belmont)
South Bank178 11,943 11,983 1
Coatham166 21,931 21,871 2
Eston135 41,703 31,720 3
Guisborough141 31,670 41,462 4
Grangetown121 51,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham90 71,102 71,326 6
Normanby101 61,121 61,070 8
West Dyke61 101,045 81,107 7
Newcomen68 8748 12815 10
Dormanstown50 16879 11872 9
Brotton51 15978 9786 11
Loftus67 9739 13668 14
Ormesby47 17961 10746 13
Saltburn61 11641 15613 16
Teesville55 14725 14777 12
Skelton West57 12536 17502 17
St Germain's57 13617 16638 15
Hutton24 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands18 20379 18378 20
Skelton East43 18358 19382 19
Zetland16 23357 20378 21
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Belmont Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20249
September 202410
August 202412
July 202415

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
October 20241
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20244
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Belmont in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Belmont postcode area is presented below.

1. Cornwall Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Rectory Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Belmangate (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Ledbury Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Blankney Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Devon Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rectory Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Whaddon Chase (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Peak (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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