Crime Rate in West Dyke: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Dyke

The total recorded crimes in West Dyke, Redcar and Cleveland, UK in February 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Dyke crime rate of 3.34 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 West Dyke, encompassing approximately 14,972 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-37.93% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
West Dyke Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • Charlotte Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is West Dyke?

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

  • Relative to Redcar and Cleveland:

    • In 2024, West Dyke reported a higher crime volume than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,045 crimes compared to 868. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Dyke witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, West Dyke experienced a greater number of crimes than the Redcar and Cleveland average, with 1,107 crimes compared to 855. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Dyke witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Dyke Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the West Dyke has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 3.34 ranking 11th out of 23 in the Redcar and Cleveland, UK

In 2024, the total West Dyke crimes were 1,045. The crime rate of West Dyke in 2024 was 69.79 (year) or 5.82 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Redcar and Cleveland.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Dyke were around 1,107 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.94 (year) or 6.16 (month) ranking 7 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
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

West Dyke 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (64 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 202515
December 202416
November 20249
October 202418
September 202420
August 202422
July 202416
June 202464
May 202429
April 202417
March 202435

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 202412
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202518
January 202529
December 202419
November 202420
October 202429
September 202425
August 202424
July 202419
June 202442
May 202420
April 202414
March 202432

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20255
December 20243
November 202410
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20255
December 20249
November 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 202412
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 202410
March 20249

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242
March 20249

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243

High Crime Locations West Dyke in February 2025

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

1. King Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Charlotte Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lord Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
5. Moore Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
6. The Leas (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Hanson Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thrush Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Graffenberg Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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