Crime Rate in Wheatlands: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wheatlands

The total recorded crimes in Wheatlands, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in March 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wheatlands crime rate of 2.90 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wheatlands Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontac Road with total crimes: 3
  • Turners Mill with total crimes: 2
  • Shoreham Close 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 March 2025 the Wheatlands has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 2.90 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
South Bank157 21,943 11,983 1
Guisborough163 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham129 41,931 21,871 2
Eston146 31,703 31,720 3
Grangetown91 61,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham99 51,102 71,326 6
Normanby89 81,121 61,070 8
West Dyke84 91,045 81,107 7
Teesville90 7725 14777 12
Dormanstown53 11879 11872 9
Brotton53 12978 9786 11
Newcomen48 14748 12815 10
Ormesby77 10961 10746 13
Loftus44 15739 13668 14
Skelton West51 13536 17502 17
St Germain's29 19617 16638 15
Saltburn41 16641 15613 16
Hutton35 17284 21392 18
Skelton East29 18358 19382 19
Zetland15 22357 20378 21
Belmont18 21281 22275 22
Lockwood10 24257 23208 23
Longbeck13 23151 24147 24

Wheatlands Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20254
December 20245
November 20249
October 20249
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 202412
November 20242
October 20248
September 202414
August 20246
July 20249
June 202434
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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

A total of 3 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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 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

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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Wheatlands in March 2025

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

1. Pontac Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Turners Mill (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shoreham Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Acorn Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cat Flat Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Romney Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. William Turner Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Druridge Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Deepdene Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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