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 July 2025 are around 1,866 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redcar and Cleveland crime rate of 13.67 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (568) incidents (0.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (414) incidents (9.81% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (206) incidents (-4.63% decrease)
Redcar and Cleveland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bankfields Road with total crimes: 33
  • Police Station with total crimes: 23
  • Trunk Road with total crimes: 18

Redcar and Cleveland Police Info:

Cleveland Police

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Eston (220 crimes), and the safest, Zetland (11 crimes), is 209 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Redcar and Cleveland.

Similarly, the area of South Bank & Teesville (246 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Guisborough West (25 crimes), with a difference of 221 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redcar and Cleveland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Eston220
South Bank183
Coatham154
Grangetown153
Guisborough126

Safest Wards:

Longbeck24
Hutton23
Belmont22
Lockwood15
Zetland11

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Bank & Teesville246
Redcar Town & Coatham202
Grangetown153
Eston150
Bankfields150

Safest Areas:

Saltburn43
Redcar Lakes North43
Guisborough Outer & Upleatham39
Boosbeck, Lingdale & Easington32
Guisborough West25

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 414 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (563 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (377 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243

A total of 1793 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 179.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025206
June 2025216
May 2025171
April 2025193
March 2025188
February 2025129
January 2025138
December 2024149
November 2024203
October 2024200

A total of 409 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 40.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202554
June 202549
May 202538
April 202533
March 202559
February 202527
January 202548
December 202431
November 202436
October 202434

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20254
May 202515
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20243

A total of 1623 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 162.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025199
June 2025168
May 2025166
April 2025138
March 2025153
February 2025170
January 2025168
December 2024132
November 2024152
October 2024177

A total of 109 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 202517
April 202514
March 202510
February 202513
January 20258
December 20248
November 20247
October 202413

A total of 159 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202523
May 202523
April 202518
March 202519
February 20255
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202411

A total of 782 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 78.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202575
May 202569
April 202592
March 202568
February 202559
January 202599
December 202477
November 202476
October 202477

A total of 3378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 337.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025414
June 2025377
May 2025392
April 2025373
March 2025380
February 2025291
January 2025254
December 2024248
November 2024288
October 2024361

A total of 949 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 94.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 118 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025103
June 2025118
May 2025102
April 202578
March 202599
February 202576
January 202577
December 202497
November 202494
October 2024105

A total of 413 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202537
May 202555
April 202537
March 202534
February 202519
January 202547
December 202446
November 202441
October 202455

A total of 428 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 42.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202531
May 202541
April 202547
March 202557
February 202536
January 202536
December 202444
November 202453
October 202440

A total of 4748 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 474.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025568
June 2025563
May 2025486
April 2025450
March 2025451
February 2025384
January 2025465
December 2024456
November 2024485
October 2024440

A total of 717 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 71.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202593
June 202579
May 202574
April 202567
March 202562
February 202555
January 202552
December 202472
November 202488
October 202475

High Crime Locations Redcar and Cleveland in July 2025

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

1. Bankfields Road (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting32
Bicycle theft1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting21
Robbery2
3. Trunk Road (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour4
Robbery1
4. Trunk Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Robbery1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Robbery1

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