Crime in Redcar and Cleveland: statistics, rates and trends

18,994 crimes were recorded in Redcar and Cleveland in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 6,052 reports (32% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Redcar and Cleveland has the 25th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Redcar and Cleveland was highest in the year to July 2023 (21,601 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (18,982). Over the whole period it fell 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redcar and Cleveland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in robbery (+34%) and other crime (+19%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-22%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Redcar and Cleveland

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 6,052 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Redcar and Cleveland

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 3,515 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Redcar and Cleveland

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 2,168 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Redcar and Cleveland

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 1,891 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Redcar and Cleveland

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 1,298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Redcar and Cleveland

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 1,016 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Redcar and Cleveland

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 887 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Redcar and Cleveland

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 600 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Redcar and Cleveland

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 575 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Redcar and Cleveland

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 508 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Redcar and Cleveland

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Redcar and Cleveland

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Redcar and Cleveland

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Redcar and Cleveland

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redcar and Cleveland recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Redcar and Cleveland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redcar and Cleveland.

37 areas within Redcar and Cleveland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South Bank had the highest rate (397.7 per 1,000) and Wheatlands the lowest (32.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Redcar and Cleveland over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redcar and Cleveland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Redcar and Cleveland has an estimated population of 139,228. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redcar and Cleveland sits in decile 4.4, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Redcar and Cleveland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.