Crime Rate in Loftus: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Loftus

The total recorded crimes in Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in February 2025 are around 52 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Loftus crime rate of 14.32 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Loftus Crime Hotspots

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

  • Zetland Road with total crimes: 9
  • A174 with total crimes: 7
  • Dundas Street 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Loftus has recorded 52 crimes with crime rate of 14.32 ranking 10th 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.

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
Kirkleatham81 51,102 71,326 6
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
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

Loftus 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 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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202519
January 202527
December 202424
November 202417
October 202426
September 202418
August 202416
July 202426
June 202442
May 202421
April 202420
March 202423

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202515
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416
April 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20258
December 20249
November 20246
October 20248
September 20245
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20254
December 20249
November 20245
October 202411
September 202418
August 202427
July 202414
June 202418
May 202415
April 202412
March 20246

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242

High Crime Locations Loftus in February 2025

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

1. Zetland Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. A174 (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Dundas Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. West Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Micklow Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
7. Wheatlands Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. St Hilda'S Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Rosedale Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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