Crime in Guisborough: statistics, rates and trends
1,995 crimes were recorded in Guisborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Guisborough
- Questions about crime in Guisborough
- About this data
1,995 crimes were recorded in Guisborough in the 12 months to July 2026, 104.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 583 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Guisborough has the 304th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Guisborough | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,995 | 18,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.7 | 136.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 19,049 | 139,228 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Guisborough was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,196 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,861). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,995 | 104.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,196 | 115.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,937 | 101.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,080 | 109.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,039 | 107.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,133 | 112.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,984 | 104.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,968 | 103.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,861 | 97.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 178 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Guisborough 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 anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in other crime (+16%). The largest falls were in burglary (-44%) and drugs (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 583 | 30.6 | 0.89 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 453 | 23.8 | 1.55 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 307 | 16.1 | 1.95 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 219 | 11.5 | 1.70 | -12% |
| Public order | 129 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +6% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +8% |
| Burglary | 65 | 3.4 | 0.96 | -44% |
| Other crime | 51 | 2.7 | 1.27 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 2.4 | 0.48 | -21% |
| Drugs | 26 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -21% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.7 | 0.76 | -7% |
| Robbery | 12 | 0.6 | 0.47 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Guisborough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Guisborough recorded 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 29.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Guisborough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Guisborough recorded 453 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Guisborough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Guisborough recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Guisborough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Guisborough recorded 219 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Guisborough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Guisborough recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Guisborough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Guisborough recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Guisborough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Guisborough recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Guisborough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Guisborough recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Guisborough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Guisborough recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Guisborough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Guisborough recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Guisborough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Guisborough recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Guisborough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Guisborough recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Guisborough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Guisborough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Guisborough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Guisborough recorded 4 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 up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Guisborough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Guisborough.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Guisborough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 658 | 101.7 | -3% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +104% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 574 | 80.5 | -23% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 550 | 95.9 | -8% |
| Redcar | 5,253 | 131.9 | +26% |
| Brotton | 457 | 86.4 | -17% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +79% |
| Loftus | 671 | 128.7 | +23% |
3 areas within Guisborough, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Guisborough had the highest rate (182.3 per 1,000) and Belmont the lowest (45.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guisborough | Neighbourhood | 8,076 | 1,472 | 182.3 |
| Hutton | Neighbourhood | 5,813 | 287 | 49.4 |
| Belmont | Neighbourhood | 5,160 | 236 | 45.7 |
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 Guisborough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 220 |
| On or near Howlbeck Road | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Cleveland Gate Business Park | 67 |
| On or near Parker'S Yard | 57 |
| On or near Westgate | 53 |
| On or near Blind Lane | 45 |
| On or near Bakehouse Square | 39 |
| On or near Stakesby Close | 33 |
| On or near Pegman Close | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Guisborough 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 626 | 31.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 617 | 30.9% |
| Not recorded | 453 | 22.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 90 | 4.5% |
| Under investigation | 73 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.4% |
Guisborough has an estimated population of 19,049. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Guisborough sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Guisborough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.6% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 6.8% |
Is Guisborough a safe place to live?
Guisborough recorded 104.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Guisborough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (453).
Is crime in Guisborough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Guisborough was down 9% on the year before: 1,995 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,196 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Guisborough?
Guisborough 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 Guisborough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.