WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Cleveland Police Police

Crime in Loftus, Redcar and Cleveland

Comprehensive safety analysis for Loftus, localized within Redcar and Cleveland.

Total Crimes

41
trending_down -10.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

100.06per 1k
trending_down -3.9% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

6,356

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Anti-social Behaviour8
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Public Order2
Weapons Possession1
Robbery1
Other Theft1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Co-Operative Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Cleveland Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3
3
On or near Clover Hill Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near A174 Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Queens Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Westfield Way Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Station Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2
2
On or near St Cuthberts Walk Map
Other crime: 1Possession of weapons: 1
2
On or near Graham Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Liverton Terrace Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Redcar and Cleveland district.

Local Rank

#13safest in Redcar and Cleveland

National Safety

Top 17%Riskiest

City Average

128.71per 1k

Local Policing

Whitby

North Yorkshire Police

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Local Priorities

North Yorkshire Police are working in partnership with British Transport Police, North Yorkshire Council, as well as other agencies to tackle the anti-social behaviour around Whitby Train station.

Issued: 7 May 2026

Status Update

North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police are working together in order to decrease the number of reports involving anti-social behaviour around the vicinity of the train station.

This will involve a number of engagements with various agencies over the next few months to encourage those involved to curb their behaviours around the area.

Actioned: 7 May 2026

Op Eyeful - This is our rural watch operation in which we use Police Volunteers. The operation is run by PCSO Pete Lewis should anyone wish to join as a volunteer please contact [email protected] who can provide further details on signing up.

Issued: 1 Feb 2026

Status Update

Multi-service patrols are conducted weekly with an emphasis on patrols of the A171/174 and the Esk Valley. These patrols, which include the Ministry of Defence police, Our specialist operations teams will be supporting local policing units on Op Tornado events into the new year.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Operation Monsoon. Rural burglaries and acquisitive crime in Whitby, Esk Valley, Danby, Castleton, Mulgrave and Staithes. the Police team are currently investigating a spate of burglaries and thefts in the rural areas of Whitby in which quad bikes and agricultural machinery has been stolen.

Issued: 17 Jan 2026

Status Update

High visibility patrols combined with public engagements and preventative work intended to detect and deter offenders and locate machinery and vehicles. A series of public meetings will be held over the festive period and into the new year to raise awareness and convey a message of crime prevention to vulnerable communities.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Anti-Social Behaviour in Whitby Town Centre within the vicinity of Whitby Bus Station. The Neighbourhood Policing Team are working with North Yorkshire Council Community Safety Hub, North Yorkshire Council Transport and Arriva looking at long term problem solving solution.

Issued: 1 Jan 2026

Status Update

Operation Dredger a Multi Agency Problem Solving Plan (PSP) has commenced development in relation to the ASB around Whitby Bus Station.
PC Josh Barnes is the lead officer for this PSP.

Actioned: 5 May 2026

Engagement Events

AUG22

Police and Public Drop-in at Perrys Garden Centre, Sleights

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This is an opportunity to meet an officer from Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team to discuss any local concerns you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Perrys Garden Centre, Sleights

SEP19

Police and Public Drop-in at Perrys Garden Centre, Sleights

meeting

This is an opportunity to meet an officer from Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team to discuss any local concerns you may have.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Perrys Garden Centre, Sleights

NOV8

Remembrance Day

meeting

Dock End, Whitby

schedule

10:45 AM — 11:30 AM

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Dock End, Whitby

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