Crime Rate in West Dyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Dyke

The total recorded crimes in West Dyke, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Dyke crime rate of 4.07 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 West Dyke, encompassing approximately 14,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
West Dyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 16
  • Moore Street with total crimes: 8
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is West Dyke?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, West Dyke reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,045 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Dyke witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, West Dyke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,107 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Dyke witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Dyke Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West Dyke has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 4.07 ranking 10th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total West Dyke crimes were 1,045. The crime rate of West Dyke in 2024 was 69.79 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Dyke were around 1,107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.94 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Dyke)CrimesRank (West Dyke)CrimesRank (West Dyke)
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
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

West Dyke Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202522
February 20259
January 202515
December 202416
November 20249
October 202418
September 202420
August 202422
July 202416

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202526
February 202518
January 202529
December 202419
November 202420
October 202429
September 202425
August 202424
July 202419

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20257
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412
July 20246

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations West Dyke in May 2025

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

1. King Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
2. Moore Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lord Street (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. St Margaret'S Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Hanson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
7. Elton Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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