Crime Rate in Kirkleatham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kirkleatham

The total recorded crimes in Kirkleatham, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in February 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kirkleatham crime rate of 3.67 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 Kirkleatham, encompassing approximately 22,086 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
Kirkleatham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Larkswood Road with total crimes: 5
  • Kininvie Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Kirkleatham?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Kirkleatham reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,102 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kirkleatham witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kirkleatham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kirkleatham witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kirkleatham Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Kirkleatham has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 3.67 ranking 5th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Kirkleatham crimes were 1,102. The crime rate of Kirkleatham in 2024 was 49.90 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kirkleatham were around 1,326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 60.04 (year) or 5.00 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
South Bank115 31,943 11,983 1
Guisborough130 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham118 21,931 21,871 2
Eston89 41,703 31,720 3
Grangetown79 61,422 51,400 5
Normanby66 71,121 61,070 8
West Dyke50 111,045 81,107 7
Brotton65 8978 9786 11
Dormanstown63 9879 11872 9
Newcomen35 15748 12815 10
Ormesby49 12961 10746 13
Loftus52 10739 13668 14
Teesville48 13725 14777 12
Saltburn36 14641 15613 16
St Germain's29 17617 16638 15
Skelton West31 16536 17502 17
Hutton25 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands22 21379 18378 20
Skelton East25 18358 19382 19
Zetland22 20357 20378 21
Belmont10 24281 22275 22
Longbeck20 22151 24147 24
Lockwood15 23257 23208 23

Kirkleatham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (60 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 370 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202530
January 202525
December 202427
November 202424
October 202426
September 202428
August 202421
July 202437
June 202458
May 202429
April 202436
March 202429

A total of 324 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202520
January 202528
December 202424
November 202432
October 202425
September 202416
August 202415
July 202422
June 202460
May 202423
April 202428
March 202431

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 88 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202513
January 202517
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 202416
March 20245

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202414
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244
June 202416
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244

A total of 110 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202511
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 20246
March 202413

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Kirkleatham in February 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Larkswood Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Kininvie Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Langley Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Keilder Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gillercomb (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cropton Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Millers Row (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wykeham Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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