Crime in Guisborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,988 crimes were recorded in Guisborough in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Guisborough at a glance
- Crime trends in Guisborough
- Types of crime in Guisborough
- Guisborough compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Guisborough
- Streets with the most crime in Guisborough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Guisborough
- Demographics of Guisborough
- Questions about crime in Guisborough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (565), anti-social behaviour (463) and shoplifting (298) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 307th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Guisborough | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,988 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.4 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 19,049 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Guisborough peaked in the year to August 2025 (2,136 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,832). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,988 | 104.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,136 | 112.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,011 | 105.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,064 | 108.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,063 | 108.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,130 | 111.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,988 | 104.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,954 | 102.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,832 | 96.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 171 |
| July 2026 | 193 |
| June 2026 | 192 |
| May 2026 | 157 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 133 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 156 |
| December 2025 | 160 |
| November 2025 | 190 |
| October 2025 | 140 |
| September 2025 | 197 |
Compared with England and Wales, Guisborough recorded notably more shoplifting (85% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (69% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (58% above the national rate), and notably less drugs (53% below) and vehicle crime (51% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 42 to 56 and public order rose from 116 to 135, while burglary fell from 101 to 61 and vehicle crime fell from 58 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 565 | 29.7 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 463 | 24.3 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 298 | 15.6 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 217 | 11.4 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Public order | 135 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.1 | 6.4 | +7% |
| Burglary | 61 | 3.2 | 3.6 | -40% |
| Other crime | 56 | 2.9 | 2.1 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 2.4 | 5.0 | -21% |
| Drugs | 29 | 1.5 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Guisborough; the highest is Eston (211.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Marske-by-the-Sea (80.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guisborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 663 | 102.5 | -2% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +102% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 572 | 80.3 | -23% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 587 | 102.4 | -2% |
| Redcar | 5,228 | 131.3 | +26% |
| Brotton | 444 | 83.9 | -20% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,333 | 187.0 | +79% |
| Loftus | 705 | 135.2 | +30% |
Of the 3 areas within Guisborough, Guisborough had the highest crime rate (183.3 per 1,000) and Belmont the lowest (45.2), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guisborough | Neighbourhood | 8,076 | 1,480 | 183.3 |
| Hutton | Neighbourhood | 5,813 | 275 | 47.3 |
| Belmont | Neighbourhood | 5,160 | 233 | 45.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Guisborough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (212).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 212 |
| On or near Howlbeck Road | 92 |
| On or near Cleveland Gate Business Park | 68 |
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Westgate | 60 |
| On or near Parker'S Yard | 59 |
| On or near Blind Lane | 43 |
| On or near Bakehouse Square | 42 |
| On or near Stakesby Close | 32 |
| On or near Rectory Lane | 31 |
Of the 1,525 crimes in Guisborough with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 463 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 621 | 40.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 606 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 4.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 48 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Guisborough has an estimated population of 19,049 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (34%, against 22%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Guisborough average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Guisborough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Guisborough a safe place to live?
Guisborough recorded 104.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 307th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Guisborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 565 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (463).
Is crime in Guisborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guisborough was down 7% on the year before: 1,988 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,136 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Guisborough?
About 19,049 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Guisborough?
Guisborough is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.