Crime Rate in Redcar and Cleveland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Redcar and Cleveland

The total recorded crimes in Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 1,655 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redcar and Cleveland crime rate of 12.12 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 Redcar and Cleveland, encompassing approximately 136,530 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (486) incidents (8.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (392) incidents (5.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (171) incidents (-11.40% decrease)
Redcar and Cleveland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trunk Road with total crimes: 18
  • Police Station with total crimes: 17
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

Redcar and Cleveland Police Info:

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Redcar and Cleveland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South Bank (178 crimes), and the safest, Lockwood (14 crimes), is 164 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redcar and Cleveland.

Similarly, the area of South Bank & Teesville (232 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Guisborough West (26 crimes), with a difference of 206 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redcar and Cleveland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Bank178
Coatham166
Guisborough141
Eston135
Grangetown121

Safest Wards:

Wheatlands18
Belmont17
Longbeck17
Zetland16
Lockwood14

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Bank & Teesville232
Redcar Town & Coatham203
Guisborough North128
Grangetown121
Eston111

Safest Areas:

Redcar East36
Boosbeck, Lingdale & Easington33
Brotton30
Guisborough Outer & Upleatham28
Guisborough West26

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (486 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (392 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (450 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (373 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (451 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (380 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 384 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 291 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (465 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (254 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 456 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 248 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (485 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (288 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (440 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (361 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (500 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (321 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (526 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (383 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 568 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 312 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1072 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (754 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246

A total of 149 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202518
March 202519
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416

A total of 1355 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 112.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025102
April 202578
March 202599
February 202576
January 202577
December 202497
November 202494
October 2024105
September 2024105
August 2024150
July 2024138
June 2024234

A total of 4357 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 363.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 754 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025392
April 2025373
March 2025380
February 2025291
January 2025254
December 2024248
November 2024288
October 2024361
September 2024321
August 2024383
July 2024312
June 2024754

A total of 2016 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 168.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 286 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025166
April 2025138
March 2025153
February 2025170
January 2025168
December 2024132
November 2024152
October 2024177
September 2024167
August 2024174
July 2024133
June 2024286

A total of 596 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202537
March 202534
February 202519
January 202547
December 202446
November 202441
October 202455
September 202453
August 202462
July 202435
June 2024112

A total of 561 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202547
March 202557
February 202536
January 202536
December 202444
November 202453
October 202440
September 202440
August 202439
July 202454
June 202474

A total of 6283 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 523.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1072 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025486
April 2025450
March 2025451
February 2025384
January 2025465
December 2024456
November 2024485
October 2024440
September 2024500
August 2024526
July 2024568
June 20241072

A total of 138 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 202510
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202411
July 202414
June 202416

A total of 1025 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 85.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 162 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202592
March 202568
February 202559
January 202599
December 202477
November 202476
October 202477
September 202464
August 202499
July 202483
June 2024162

A total of 504 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202533
March 202559
February 202527
January 202548
December 202431
November 202436
October 202434
September 202436
August 202439
July 202443
June 202480

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243
September 20249
August 202413
July 20247
June 202412

A total of 2232 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 186.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025171
April 2025193
March 2025188
February 2025129
January 2025138
December 2024149
November 2024203
October 2024200
September 2024158
August 2024204
July 2024157
June 2024342

A total of 987 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202574
April 202567
March 202562
February 202555
January 202552
December 202472
November 202488
October 202475
September 2024104
August 2024102
July 202470
June 2024166

High Crime Locations Redcar and Cleveland in May 2025

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

1. Trunk Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Police Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting8
Burglary3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Robbery1
Bicycle theft1
4. King Street (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
5. Trunk Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
6. Bath Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1

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