Crime Rate in South Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Bank

The total recorded crimes in South Bank, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in March 2025 are around 157 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Bank crime rate of 29.81 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 South Bank, encompassing approximately 5,265 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (70.83% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (-16.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
South Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Trunk Road with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is South Bank?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, South Bank reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,943 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Bank witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Bank experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,983 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Bank witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Bank Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Bank has recorded 157 crimes with crime rate of 29.81 ranking 2th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total South Bank crimes were 1,943. The crime rate of South Bank in 2024 was 368.98 (year) or 30.75 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Bank were around 1,983 crimes with yearly crime rate of 376.57 (year) or 31.38 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)CrimesRank (Redcar and Cleveland)
Guisborough163 11,670 41,462 4
Coatham129 41,931 21,871 2
Eston146 31,703 31,720 3
Grangetown91 61,422 51,400 5
Kirkleatham99 51,102 71,326 6
Normanby89 81,121 61,070 8
West Dyke84 91,045 81,107 7
Teesville90 7725 14777 12
Dormanstown53 11879 11872 9
Brotton53 12978 9786 11
Newcomen48 14748 12815 10
Ormesby77 10961 10746 13
Loftus44 15739 13668 14
Skelton West51 13536 17502 17
St Germain's29 19617 16638 15
Saltburn41 16641 15613 16
Hutton35 17284 21392 18
Wheatlands20 20379 18378 20
Skelton East29 18358 19382 19
Zetland15 22357 20378 21
Belmont18 21281 22275 22
Lockwood10 24257 23208 23
Longbeck13 23151 24147 24

South Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (50 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (66 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (36 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 384 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202537
January 202525
December 202424
November 202415
October 202414
September 202422
August 202432
July 202424
June 202466
May 202445
April 202449

A total of 98 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 202412
September 202411
August 20244
July 20247
June 202418
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 173 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202516
January 20259
December 20247
November 202410
October 202419
September 202411
August 202417
July 20244
June 202434
May 202415
April 20249

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202524
January 202536
December 202430
November 202438
October 202428
September 202450
August 202439
July 202439
June 202466
May 202449
April 202429

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20254
January 20257
December 20249
November 202411
October 20249
September 20245
August 202416
July 20246
June 202422
May 202413
April 202411

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202521
January 202524
December 202438
November 202434
October 202431
September 202435
August 202431
July 202435
June 202428
May 202441
April 202436

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20248
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202413
September 202410
August 20246
July 20248
June 202418
May 20246
April 202412

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations South Bank in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Trunk Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cleveland Retail Park (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Normanby Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Trunk Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. Edward Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. South Terrace (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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