Crime in Loftus: statistics, rates and trends
671 crimes were recorded in Loftus in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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671 crimes were recorded in Loftus in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 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 242 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Loftus has the 132nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Loftus | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 671 | 18,994 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.7 | 136.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,214 | 139,228 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Loftus was highest in the year to July 2018 (714 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (561). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 671 | 128.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 667 | 127.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 561 | 107.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 614 | 117.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 641 | 122.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 568 | 108.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 629 | 120.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 710 | 136.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 714 | 136.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Loftus 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, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+62%) and public order (+40%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-58%) and vehicle crime (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 242 | 46.4 | 1.36 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 25.5 | 1.66 | -9% |
| Public order | 70 | 13.4 | 2.02 | +40% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 12.7 | 1.87 | -14% |
| Burglary | 42 | 8.1 | 2.28 | +62% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.4 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 28 | 5.4 | 0.65 | -58% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.8 | 1.82 | +33% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +171% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -48% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 0.71 | +67% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Loftus
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Loftus recorded 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 36.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Loftus
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Loftus recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Loftus
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Loftus recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Loftus
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Loftus recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Loftus
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Loftus recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Loftus
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Loftus recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Loftus
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Loftus recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Loftus
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Loftus recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Loftus
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Loftus recorded 19 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 up 171% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Loftus
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Loftus recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Loftus
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Loftus recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Loftus
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Loftus recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Loftus
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Loftus recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Loftus, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Loftus.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loftus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brotton | 457 | 86.4 | -33% |
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 658 | 101.7 | -21% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 550 | 95.9 | -25% |
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 574 | 80.5 | -37% |
| Guisborough | 1,995 | 104.7 | -19% |
| Redcar | 5,253 | 131.9 | +2% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +66% |
| Whitby | 1,456 | 110.4 | -14% |
1 areas within Loftus, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Loftus had the highest rate (115.1 per 1,000) and Loftus the lowest (115.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loftus | Neighbourhood | 6,551 | 754 | 115.1 |
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 Loftus over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near A174 | 45 |
| On or near Gladstone Street | 32 |
| On or near Dundas Street | 31 |
| On or near Zetland Road | 29 |
| On or near High Street | 23 |
| On or near West Road | 21 |
| On or near Highcliff Grove | 20 |
| On or near Cedar Grove | 19 |
| On or near Co-Operative Terrace | 19 |
| On or near Rosedale Crescent | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Loftus 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 | 255 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 167 | 24.9% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Loftus has an estimated population of 5,214. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Loftus sits in decile 2.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Loftus |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 20.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 47.5% |
Is Loftus a safe place to live?
Loftus recorded 128.7 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 Loftus?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 242 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Loftus going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loftus was almost unchanged on the year before: 671 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 667 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Loftus?
Loftus 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 Loftus. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.