Crime Rate in Newcomen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newcomen

The total recorded crimes in Newcomen, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in May 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newcomen crime rate of 5.68 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 Newcomen, encompassing approximately 11,965 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (6.90% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Newcomen Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 9
  • St Josephs Court with total crimes: 5
  • Mersey Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Newcomen?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, Newcomen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 748 crimes compared to 868.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Newcomen witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

    • In 2023, Newcomen had fewer crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 815 crimes compared to 855. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Newcomen witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 23 other areas in the Redcar and Cleveland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newcomen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newcomen has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 5.68 ranking 8th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total Newcomen crimes were 748. The crime rate of Newcomen in 2024 was 62.51 (year) or 5.21 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newcomen were around 815 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.11 (year) or 5.68 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newcomen)CrimesRank (Newcomen)CrimesRank (Newcomen)
South Bank178 11,943 11,983 1
Coatham166 21,931 21,871 2
Eston135 41,703 31,720 3
Guisborough141 31,670 41,462 4
Grangetown121 51,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham90 71,102 71,326 6
Normanby101 61,121 61,070 8
West Dyke61 101,045 81,107 7
Dormanstown50 16879 11872 9
Brotton51 15978 9786 11
Loftus67 9739 13668 14
Ormesby47 17961 10746 13
Saltburn61 11641 15613 16
Teesville55 14725 14777 12
Skelton West57 12536 17502 17
St Germain's57 13617 16638 15
Hutton24 19284 21392 18
Wheatlands18 20379 18378 20
Skelton East43 18358 19382 19
Zetland16 23357 20378 21
Belmont17 21281 22275 22
Longbeck17 22151 24147 24
Lockwood14 24257 23208 23

Newcomen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 20247
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 202411
July 202410

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202529
March 202523
February 202515
January 202522
December 202414
November 202438
October 202426
September 202416
August 202417
July 202421

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20246
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
January 202512
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Newcomen in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. St Josephs Court (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Mersey Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Sir William Turners Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Kirkleatham Lane (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Cartmel Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Devon Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Tyne Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Corfu Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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