Crime in Eston: statistics, rates and trends
6,554 crimes were recorded in Eston in the 12 months to July 2026, 213.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
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6,554 crimes were recorded in Eston in the 12 months to July 2026, 213.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,862 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Eston has the 7th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Eston | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 6,554 | 18,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 213.5 | 136.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 30,696 | 139,228 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Eston was highest in the year to July 2023 (6,727 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2020 (5,735). Over the whole period it rose 12%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 6,554 | 213.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 6,056 | 197.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 5,916 | 192.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 6,727 | 219.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 6,251 | 203.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 5,959 | 194.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 5,735 | 186.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 5,831 | 190.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 5,839 | 190.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 530 |
| June 2026 | 539 |
| May 2026 | 544 |
| April 2026 | 572 |
| March 2026 | 509 |
| February 2026 | 494 |
| January 2026 | 473 |
| December 2025 | 516 |
| November 2025 | 535 |
| October 2025 | 596 |
| September 2025 | 584 |
| August 2025 | 662 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Eston 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 vehicle crime (+46%) and burglary (+34%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-40%) and possession of weapons (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,862 | 60.7 | 1.77 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,037 | 33.8 | 2.20 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 873 | 28.4 | 4.19 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 829 | 27.0 | 3.26 | +22% |
| Burglary | 434 | 14.1 | 4.00 | +34% |
| Public order | 408 | 13.3 | 2.00 | +13% |
| Other theft | 315 | 10.3 | 1.60 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 265 | 8.6 | 1.75 | +46% |
| Drugs | 201 | 6.5 | 2.00 | -11% |
| Other crime | 158 | 5.1 | 2.44 | +5% |
| Robbery | 102 | 3.3 | 2.46 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 1.2 | 1.27 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.7 | 0.83 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 11 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Eston
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Eston recorded 1,862 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (60.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 28.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Eston
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Eston recorded 1,037 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Eston
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Eston recorded 873 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Eston
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Eston recorded 829 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Eston
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Eston recorded 434 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Eston
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Eston recorded 408 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Eston
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Eston recorded 315 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Eston
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Eston recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Eston
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Eston recorded 201 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Eston
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Eston recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Eston
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Eston recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Eston
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Eston recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Eston
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Eston recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Eston
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Eston recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Eston, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Eston.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Eston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | -12% |
| Guisborough | 1,995 | 104.7 | -51% |
| Redcar | 5,253 | 131.9 | -38% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 574 | 80.5 | -62% |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 4,337 | 191.4 | -10% |
| Billingham | 3,888 | 112.8 | -47% |
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 658 | 101.7 | -52% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 550 | 95.9 | -55% |
5 areas within Eston, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South Bank had the highest rate (397.7 per 1,000) and Teesville the lowest (117.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Bank | Neighbourhood | 5,823 | 2,316 | 397.7 |
| Eston | Neighbourhood | 8,090 | 1,828 | 226.0 |
| Grangetown | Neighbourhood | 6,542 | 1,239 | 189.4 |
| Normanby | Neighbourhood | 7,236 | 1,026 | 141.8 |
| Teesville | Neighbourhood | 5,723 | 674 | 117.8 |
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 Eston over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 430 |
| On or near Trunk Road | 368 |
| On or near Bankfields Road | 336 |
| On or near Cleveland Retail Park | 113 |
| On or near Police Station | 110 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 107 |
| On or near Moorcock Close | 85 |
| On or near Normanby Road | 84 |
| On or near Barley Hill Close | 78 |
| On or near Marquand Road | 76 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Eston 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,284 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,036 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 1,037 | 15.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 421 | 6.4% |
| Under investigation | 270 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 244 | 3.7% |
| Local resolution | 83 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 38 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 21 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.2% |
Eston has an estimated population of 30,696. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Eston sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Eston |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.7% |
| Social rented homes | 30.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 37.9% |
Is Eston a safe place to live?
Eston recorded 213.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Eston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,862 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (1,037).
Is crime in Eston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Eston was up 8% on the year before: 6,554 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 6,056 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Eston?
Eston is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Eston. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.