Crime Rate in Wheatlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatlands

The total recorded crimes in Wheatlands, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in February 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatlands crime rate of 3.19 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 Feb were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wheatlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Turners Mill with total crimes: 3
  • Kirkwood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Wheatlands has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 3.19 ranking 21th 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.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
South Bank115 31,943 11,983 1
Guisborough130 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham118 21,931 21,871 2
Eston89 41,703 31,720 3
Grangetown79 61,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham81 51,102 71,326 6
Normanby66 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke50 111,045 81,107 7
Brotton65 8978 9786 11
Dormanstown63 9879 11872 9
Newcomen35 15748 12815 10
Ormesby49 12961 10746 13
Loftus52 10739 13668 14
Teesville48 13725 14777 12
Saltburn36 14641 15613 16
St Germain's29 17617 16638 15
Skelton West31 16536 17502 17
Hutton25 19284 21392 18
Skelton East25 18358 19382 19
Zetland22 20357 20378 21
Belmont10 24281 22275 22
Longbeck20 22151 24147 24
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Wheatlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20242
October 20248
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249
June 202434
May 202413
April 20248
March 202412

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249
March 202411

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 202414
May 20248
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242

High Crime Locations Wheatlands in February 2025

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

1. Turners Mill (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
2. Kirkwood Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Newmarket Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Romney Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Trevose Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hayling Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lavan Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Acorn Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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