Crime Rate in Kirkleatham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkleatham

The total recorded crimes in Kirkleatham, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in March 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkleatham crime rate of 4.48 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 Kirkleatham, encompassing approximately 22,086 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kirkleatham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kininvie Close with total crimes: 8
  • Gillercomb with total crimes: 7
  • Cropton Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Kirkleatham?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Kirkleatham reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,102 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkleatham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kirkleatham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkleatham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkleatham Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kirkleatham has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 4.48 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkleatham crimes were 1,102. The crime rate of Kirkleatham in 2024 was 49.90 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkleatham were around 1,326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.04 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
South Bank157 21,943 11,983 1
Guisborough163 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham129 41,931 21,871 2
Eston146 31,703 31,720 3
Grangetown91 61,422 51,400 5
Normanby89 81,121 61,070 8
West Dyke84 91,045 81,107 7
Teesville90 7725 14777 12
Dormanstown53 11879 11872 9
Brotton53 12978 9786 11
Newcomen48 14748 12815 10
Ormesby77 10961 10746 13
Loftus44 15739 13668 14
Skelton West51 13536 17502 17
St Germain's29 19617 16638 15
Saltburn41 16641 15613 16
Hutton35 17284 21392 18
Wheatlands20 20379 18378 20
Skelton East29 18358 19382 19
Zetland15 22357 20378 21
Belmont18 21281 22275 22
Lockwood10 24257 23208 23
Longbeck13 23151 24147 24

Kirkleatham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (60 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202530
January 202525
December 202427
November 202424
October 202426
September 202428
August 202421
July 202437
June 202458
May 202429
April 202436

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202520
January 202528
December 202424
November 202432
October 202425
September 202416
August 202415
July 202422
June 202460
May 202423
April 202428

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202513
January 202517
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 202416

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkleatham in March 2025

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

1. Kininvie Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
2. Gillercomb (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs3
3. Cropton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
4. Wykeham Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Other theft1
5. Micklow Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Larkswood Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
7. Edenhall Grove (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Langley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Grosmont Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1
10. Skerries Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1

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