Crime in Loftus: statistics, rates and trends
705 crimes were recorded in Loftus in the 12 months to August 2026, 135.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (250), anti-social behaviour (141), criminal damage and arson (72) and public order (72) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 106th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Loftus | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 705 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.2 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,214 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loftus peaked in the year to August 2018 (710 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (583). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 705 | 135.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 633 | 121.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 583 | 111.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 617 | 118.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 621 | 119.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 584 | 112.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 644 | 123.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 686 | 131.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 710 | 136.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 76 |
| July 2026 | 96 |
| June 2026 | 82 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 58 |
| October 2025 | 57 |
| September 2025 | 47 |
Compared with England and Wales, Loftus recorded notably more burglary (2.4 times the national rate), public order (2.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (25% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 22 to 44 and public order rose from 54 to 72, while shoplifting fell from 65 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 250 | 47.9 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 27.0 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 72 | 13.8 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Burglary | 44 | 8.4 | 3.6 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 6.3 | 8.5 | -49% |
| Other theft | 29 | 5.6 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Drugs | 21 | 4.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Loftus; 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 Loftus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotton | 444 | 83.9 | -38% |
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 663 | 102.5 | -24% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 587 | 102.4 | -24% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 572 | 80.3 | -41% |
| Guisborough | 1,988 | 104.4 | -23% |
| Redcar | 5,228 | 131.3 | -3% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +56% |
| Whitby | 1,487 | 112.7 | -17% |
Loftus is the one area listed within Loftus, with 120.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loftus | Neighbourhood | 6,551 | 789 | 120.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Loftus over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “A174” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A174 | 52 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 37 |
| On or near Dundas Street | 30 |
| On or near Zetland Road | 27 |
| On or near High Street | 23 |
| On or near Highcliff Grove | 21 |
| On or near Rosedale Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 19 |
| On or near Newcommen Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Co-Operative Terrace | 18 |
Of the 564 crimes in Loftus with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 49.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 7.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 33 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Loftus has an estimated population of 5,214 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loftus average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Loftus | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Loftus a safe place to live?
Loftus recorded 135.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 106th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary and public order.
What is the most common crime in Loftus?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 250 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Loftus going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loftus was up 11% on the year before: 705 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loftus?
About 5,214 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loftus?
Loftus 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.