Crime Rate in South Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Bank

The total recorded crimes in South Bank, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Bank crime rate of 33.80 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 South Bank, encompassing approximately 5,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
South Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Trunk Road with total crimes: 20
  • Trunk Road with total crimes: 14

How safe is South Bank?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, South Bank reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,943 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Bank witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, South Bank experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,983 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Bank witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Bank Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Bank has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 33.80 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total South Bank crimes were 1,943. The crime rate of South Bank in 2024 was 368.98 (year) or 30.75 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Bank were around 1,983 crimes with yearly crime rate of 376.57 (year) or 31.38 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

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

South Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202530
March 202531
February 202537
January 202525
December 202424
November 202415
October 202414
September 202422
August 202432
July 202424

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202515
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20245
August 202416
July 20246

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 164 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202525
March 202522
February 202516
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202419
September 202411
August 202417
July 20244

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202538
March 202541
February 202524
January 202536
December 202430
November 202438
October 202428
September 202450
August 202439
July 202439

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 336 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202530
March 202522
February 202521
January 202524
December 202438
November 202434
October 202431
September 202435
August 202431
July 202435

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Bank in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting8
Burglary3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Trunk Road (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary1
Other theft1
3. Trunk Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Burglary2
Public order1
4. Ajax Way (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Caithness Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Boxer Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Salisbury Terrace (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
9. South Terrace (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Napier Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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