Crime Rate in Loftus: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loftus

The total recorded crimes in Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loftus crime rate of 18.45 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 Loftus, encompassing approximately 3,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Loftus Crime Hotspots

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

  • Deepdale Road with total crimes: 7
  • Clover Hill Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Dundas Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Loftus?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Loftus demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 739 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Loftus had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 668 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Loftus Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Loftus has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 18.45 ranking 9th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Loftus crimes were 739. The crime rate of Loftus in 2024 was 203.49 (year) or 16.96 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loftus were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 183.94 (year) or 15.33 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loftus)CrimesRank (Loftus)CrimesRank (Loftus)
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
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

Loftus Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 202418
August 202427
July 202414

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 212 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202513
March 202511
February 202519
January 202527
December 202424
November 202417
October 202426
September 202418
August 202416
July 202426

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20246

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Loftus in May 2025

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

1. Deepdale Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Clover Hill Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dundas Street (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Gladstone Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Zetland Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
6. A174 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Hartington Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. West Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Robinson Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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