Crime Rate in Grangetown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Grangetown

The total recorded crimes in Grangetown, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 121 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Grangetown crime rate of 1.04 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 Grangetown, encompassing approximately 116,323 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (3.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
Grangetown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Churchill Road with total crimes: 13
  • Eastcroft Road with total crimes: 7
  • Lanchester Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Grangetown?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Grangetown reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,422 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Grangetown witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Grangetown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,400 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Grangetown witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Grangetown has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Grangetown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Grangetown has recorded 121 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Grangetown crimes were 1,422. The crime rate of Grangetown in 2024 was 24.90 (year) or 2.07 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Grangetown were around 1,400 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.02 (year) or 2.00 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Grangetown)CrimesRank (Grangetown)CrimesRank (Grangetown)
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
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
Belmont17 21281 22275 22
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Grangetown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (36 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249
July 20246

A total of 381 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202531
March 202533
February 202521
January 202529
December 202430
November 202441
October 202436
September 202445
August 202442
July 202441

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 20256
February 202516
January 20254
December 20243
November 202412
October 202418
September 202410
August 202420
July 202412

A total of 179 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202517
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 202414
November 202426
October 202416
September 202418
August 202426
July 202410

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 20252
February 202511
January 20256
December 20245
November 20249
October 20246
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249
July 20248

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
July 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 80 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202512
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 202411
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Grangetown in May 2025

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

1. Churchill Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eastcroft Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Lanchester Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Grange Farm Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saint Andrew'S Road West (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Thorndike Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Cheddar Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Birchington Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Saint George'S Road West (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
10. Harlech Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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