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 January 2026 are around 1,392 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Redcar and Cleveland crime rate of 10.20 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (462) incidents (-11.32% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (231) incidents (13.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (157) incidents (-19.07% decrease)
Redcar and Cleveland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bankfields Road with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

Redcar and Cleveland Police Info:

Cleveland Police

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, South Bank (176 crimes), and the safest, Longbeck (10 crimes), is 166 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Redcar and Cleveland.

Similarly, the area of South Bank & Teesville (225 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Guisborough West (23 crimes), with a difference of 202 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Redcar and Cleveland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

South Bank176
Eston123
Guisborough118
Grangetown100
Coatham99

Safest Wards:

Zetland18
Wheatlands18
Lockwood16
Belmont14
Longbeck10

Most Dangerous Areas:

South Bank & Teesville225
Redcar Town & Coatham136
Guisborough North107
Ormesby104
Grangetown100

Safest Areas:

Boosbeck, Lingdale & Easington38
Redcar East31
Brotton29
Guisborough Outer & Upleatham26
Guisborough West23

Redcar and Cleveland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (462 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (231 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 521 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 204 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (544 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (257 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (509 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (391 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (488 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (327 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (509 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (365 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 564 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202652
December 202558
November 202556
October 202540
September 202556
August 202542
July 202554
June 202549
May 202538
April 202533
March 202559
February 202527

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
January 202615
December 20254
November 202513
October 202511
September 20259
August 202513
July 202510
June 20259
May 202517
April 202514
March 202510
February 202513

A total of 1926 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 160.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026157
December 2025194
November 2025175
October 2025146
September 2025124
August 2025136
July 2025199
June 2025168
May 2025166
April 2025138
March 2025153
February 2025170

A total of 549 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202639
December 202540
November 202578
October 202540
September 202551
August 202577
July 202542
June 202537
May 202555
April 202537
March 202534
February 202519

A total of 4002 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 333.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 414 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026231
December 2025204
November 2025257
October 2025391
September 2025327
August 2025365
July 2025414
June 2025377
May 2025392
April 2025373
March 2025380
February 2025291

A total of 75 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20265
December 20255
November 20255
October 20259
September 20252
August 20256
July 202514
June 20254
May 202515
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 519 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202651
December 202546
November 202538
October 202554
September 202538
August 202537
July 202543
June 202531
May 202541
April 202547
March 202557
February 202536

A total of 31 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20251
October 20251
September 20252
August 20251
July 20254
June 20255
May 20256
March 20252
February 20256

A total of 221 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.42 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 202526
November 202521
October 202515
September 202516
August 202516
July 202526
June 202523
May 202523
April 202518
March 202519
February 20255

A total of 1185 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 98.75 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202691
December 202596
November 202588
October 2025124
September 2025101
August 2025109
July 2025103
June 2025118
May 2025102
April 202578
March 202599
February 202576

A total of 917 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.42 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202654
December 202551
November 202587
October 202582
September 202588
August 2025102
July 202590
June 202575
May 202569
April 202592
March 202568
February 202559

A total of 2137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 178.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026152
December 2025154
November 2025174
October 2025184
September 2025161
August 2025209
July 2025206
June 2025216
May 2025171
April 2025193
March 2025188
February 2025129

A total of 980 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202667
December 202578
November 202580
October 202585
September 2025104
August 2025136
July 202593
June 202579
May 202574
April 202567
March 202562
February 202555

A total of 5935 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 494.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 568 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026462
December 2025521
November 2025544
October 2025509
September 2025488
August 2025509
July 2025568
June 2025563
May 2025486
April 2025450
March 2025451
February 2025384

High Crime Locations Redcar and Cleveland in January 2026

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

1. Bankfields Road (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
4. Police Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime5
5. Newcomen Grove (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
6. Bakehouse Square (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1

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