Crime Rate in Loftus: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loftus

The total recorded crimes in Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in July 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loftus crime rate of 15.14 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 Loftus, encompassing approximately 3,631 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Loftus Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cowscote Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Zetland Road with total crimes: 5
  • Liverton Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Loftus?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Loftus demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 739 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Loftus had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 668 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Redcar and Cleveland, Loftus has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Loftus Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Loftus has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 15.14 ranking 15th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Loftus crimes were 739. The crime rate of Loftus in 2024 was 203.49 (year) or 16.96 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Loftus were around 668 crimes with yearly crime rate of 183.94 (year) or 15.33 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Loftus)CrimesRank (Loftus)CrimesRank (Loftus)
South Bank183 21,943 11,983 1
Eston220 11,703 31,720 3
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
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

Loftus 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (27 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202524
May 202525
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 202418
August 202427

A total of 246 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202536
May 202515
April 202513
March 202511
February 202519
January 202527
December 202424
November 202417
October 202426
September 202418
August 202416

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20257
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20256
April 20259
March 20257
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20246

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20242

High Crime Locations Loftus in July 2025

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

1. Cowscote Crescent (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Zetland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Liverton Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Rosedale Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Highcliff Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Hall Grounds (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
7. St Helens Walk (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. West Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dundas Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1

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