Crime Rate in Kirkleatham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkleatham

The total recorded crimes in Kirkleatham, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in July 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkleatham crime rate of 4.71 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
Kirkleatham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lorton Road with total crimes: 10
  • Hambleton Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Micklow 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 areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • 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 areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • 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 July 2025 the Kirkleatham has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 4.71 ranking 6th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kirkleatham)CrimesRank (Kirkleatham)CrimesRank (Kirkleatham)
South Bank183 21,943 11,983 1
Eston220 11,703 31,720 3
Coatham154 31,931 21,871 2
Guisborough126 51,670 41,462 4
Grangetown153 41,422 51,400 5
Normanby103 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke87 101,045 81,107 7
Dormanstown97 8879 11872 9
Brotton71 11978 9786 11
Ormesby89 9961 10746 13
Newcomen57 14748 12815 10
Teesville70 12725 14777 12
Loftus55 15739 13668 14
St Germain's58 13617 16638 15
Saltburn43 16641 15613 16
Skelton West39 17536 17502 17
Hutton23 21284 21392 18
Wheatlands35 18379 18378 20
Skelton East27 19358 19382 19
Zetland11 24357 20378 21
Longbeck24 20151 24147 24
Belmont22 22281 22275 22
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Kirkleatham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
May 20257
April 202510
March 202518
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 279 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202525
May 202534
April 202518
March 202521
February 202520
January 202528
December 202424
November 202432
October 202425
September 202416
August 202415

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202540
June 202538
May 202529
April 202535
March 202524
February 202530
January 202525
December 202427
November 202424
October 202426
September 202428
August 202421

A total of 69 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
February 202513
January 202517
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 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

High Crime Locations Kirkleatham in July 2025

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

1. Lorton Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order1
2. Hambleton Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Micklow Close (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mapleton Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Larkswood Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
6. Woodside (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1
7. Langley Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Dalby Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cropton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Blakey Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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