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 March 2025 are around 1,584 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redcar and Cleveland crime rate of 11.60 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (451) incidents (17.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (380) incidents (30.58% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (188) incidents (45.74% increase)
Redcar and Cleveland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Normanby Road with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

Redcar and Cleveland Police Info:

Cleveland Police

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Guisborough (163 crimes), and the safest, Lockwood (10 crimes), is 153 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redcar and Cleveland.

Similarly, the area of South Bank & Teesville (237 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Redcar Lakes North (30 crimes), with a difference of 207 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redcar and Cleveland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Guisborough163
South Bank157
Eston146
Coatham129
Kirkleatham99

Safest Wards:

Wheatlands20
Belmont18
Zetland15
Longbeck13
Lockwood10

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Bank & Teesville237
Redcar Town & Coatham182
Guisborough North152
Eston121
Ormesby115

Safest Areas:

Saltburn41
Guisborough Outer & Upleatham33
Guisborough West31
Boosbeck, Lingdale & Easington31
Redcar Lakes North30

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 473 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 74 reported cases.

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

A total of 5347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 534.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1072 reported cases.

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

A total of 1712 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 171.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 286 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3592 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 359.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 754 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 108 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 846 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 166 reported cases.

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

A total of 1868 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 186.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 342 reported cases.

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

A total of 1175 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 117.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 234 reported cases.

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

A total of 107 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 864 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 86.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 162 reported cases.

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

A total of 433 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 43.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 504 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Redcar and Cleveland in March 2025

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

1. Normanby Road (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1
4. Westgate (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson9
5. Kininvie Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime1
6. Normanby Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3

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