Crime Rate in Eston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eston

The total recorded crimes in Eston, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in July 2025 are around 220 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eston crime rate of 11.83 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 Eston, encompassing approximately 18,595 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (61) incidents (10.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
Eston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bankfields Road with total crimes: 36
  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16

How safe is Eston?

To understand the safety of Eston, we need to analyze Eston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Eston reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,703 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Eston witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Eston experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,720 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Eston witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Eston has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Eston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Eston has recorded 220 crimes with crime rate of 11.83 ranking 1th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Eston crimes were 1,703. The crime rate of Eston in 2024 was 91.58 (year) or 7.63 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eston were around 1,720 crimes with yearly crime rate of 92.50 (year) or 7.71 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eston)CrimesRank (Eston)CrimesRank (Eston)
South Bank183 21,943 11,983 1
Coatham154 31,931 21,871 2
Guisborough126 51,670 41,462 4
Grangetown153 41,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham104 61,102 71,326 6
Normanby103 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke87 101,045 81,107 7
Dormanstown97 8879 11872 9
Brotton71 11978 9786 11
Ormesby89 9961 10746 13
Newcomen57 14748 12815 10
Teesville70 12725 14777 12
Loftus55 15739 13668 14
St Germain's58 13617 16638 15
Saltburn43 16641 15613 16
Skelton West39 17536 17502 17
Hutton23 21284 21392 18
Wheatlands35 18379 18378 20
Skelton East27 19358 19382 19
Zetland11 24357 20378 21
Longbeck24 20151 24147 24
Belmont22 22281 22275 22
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Eston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 61 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (55 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (41 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 486 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202555
May 202531
April 202544
March 202525
February 202525
January 202543
December 202450
November 202436
October 202431
September 202441
August 202444

A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20255
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 71 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 268 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202521
May 202520
April 202541
March 202539
February 202520
January 202511
December 202411
November 202421
October 202418
September 202428
August 202414

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20253
May 20254
April 20255
March 20259
January 20257
December 202411
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 250 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202532
May 202525
April 202524
March 202514
February 202510
January 202521
December 202424
November 202417
October 202422
September 202418
August 202419

A total of 93 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20258
May 20253
April 20257
March 202512
February 20257
January 20257
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 202413

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202518
May 202531
April 202515
March 202516
February 20257
January 20258
December 202420
November 202422
October 202419
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20254
March 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
February 20253
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Eston in July 2025

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

1. Bankfields Road (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting32
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Shoplifting21
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Moorcock Close (Map)
Total11
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
5. Brackenfield Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Goathland Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting1
7. Barley Hill Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Lodge Farm Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting1
9. Oatfields Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Heatherfields Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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