Crime Rate in Wheatlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatlands

The total recorded crimes in Wheatlands, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatlands crime rate of 2.61 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 Wheatlands, encompassing approximately 6,888 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wheatlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gurney Street with total crimes: 3
  • Deepdene Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Pontac Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Wheatlands?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Wheatlands demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 379 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wheatlands recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Wheatlands had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 378 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wheatlands recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wheatlands Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wheatlands has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 20th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Wheatlands crimes were 379. The crime rate of Wheatlands in 2024 was 55.02 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wheatlands were around 378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.87 (year) or 4.57 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wheatlands)CrimesRank (Wheatlands)CrimesRank (Wheatlands)
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
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
Skelton East43 18358 19382 19
Zetland16 23357 20378 21
Belmont17 21281 22275 22
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Wheatlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20242
October 20248
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202518
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Wheatlands in May 2025

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

1. Gurney Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Deepdene Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Pontac Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. B1269 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Saltscar (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Dartmouth Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Turners Mill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Torcross Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Alnmouth Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shipham Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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