Crime in Redcar: statistics, rates and trends
5,228 crimes were recorded in Redcar in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,832), anti-social behaviour (921) and criminal damage and arson (525) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 126th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Redcar | Redcar and Cleveland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 5,228 | 18,954 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.3 | 136.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 39,828 | 139,228 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Redcar of any year here (5,228 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 5,228 | 131.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 5,535 | 139.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,100 | 153.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,180 | 180.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 6,721 | 168.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,451 | 162.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,594 | 165.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 6,383 | 160.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,438 | 186.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 488 |
| July 2026 | 489 |
| June 2026 | 398 |
| May 2026 | 541 |
| April 2026 | 426 |
| March 2026 | 424 |
| February 2026 | 382 |
| January 2026 | 390 |
| December 2025 | 401 |
| November 2025 | 450 |
| October 2025 | 455 |
| September 2025 | 384 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redcar recorded notably more other crime (2.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate) and burglary (86% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (28% below). On the year before, bicycle theft rose from 27 to 42 and robbery rose from 48 to 67, while anti-social behaviour fell from 1,308 to 921 and other theft fell from 306 to 225.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,832 | 46.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 921 | 23.1 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 525 | 13.2 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 425 | 10.7 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Public order | 377 | 9.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Burglary | 263 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Other theft | 225 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Other crime | 203 | 5.1 | 2.1 | +17% |
| Drugs | 147 | 3.7 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 142 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Robbery | 67 | 1.7 | 1.4 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 47 | 1.2 | 1.0 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 42 | 1.1 | 0.8 | +56% |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Redcar; 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 Redcar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marske-by-the-Sea | 572 | 80.3 | -39% |
| Saltburn-by-the-Sea | 587 | 102.4 | -22% |
| Eston | 6,478 | 211.0 | +61% |
| Skelton (Redcar and Cleveland) | 663 | 102.5 | -22% |
| Guisborough | 1,988 | 104.4 | -20% |
| Brotton | 444 | 83.9 | -36% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,333 | 187.0 | +42% |
| Loftus | 705 | 135.2 | +3% |
Of the 7 areas within Redcar, Coatham had the highest crime rate (310.4 per 1,000) and Wheatlands the lowest (33.2), 9 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coatham | Neighbourhood | 4,436 | 1,377 | 310.4 |
| Dormanstown | Neighbourhood | 4,170 | 796 | 190.9 |
| Kirkleatham | Neighbourhood | 7,628 | 992 | 130.0 |
| West Dyke | Neighbourhood | 6,362 | 821 | 129.0 |
| Newcomen | Neighbourhood | 6,124 | 778 | 127.0 |
| Zetland | Neighbourhood | 4,390 | 241 | 54.9 |
| Wheatlands | Neighbourhood | 6,718 | 223 | 33.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 23% of the crime recorded in Redcar over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (240).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 240 |
| On or near Supermarket | 179 |
| On or near Police Station | 153 |
| On or near Bath Street | 119 |
| On or near King Street | 118 |
| On or near Micklow Close | 81 |
| On or near High Street East | 78 |
| On or near Larkswood Road | 78 |
| On or near Moore Street | 77 |
| On or near Majuba Road | 74 |
Of the 4,307 crimes in Redcar with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 921 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,869 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,526 | 35.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 250 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 228 | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 141 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 87 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 36 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Redcar has an estimated population of 39,828 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and more retired residents (26%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redcar average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Redcar | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Redcar a safe place to live?
Redcar recorded 131.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 126th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Redcar?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,832 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (921).
Is crime in Redcar going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redcar was down 6% on the year before: 5,228 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 5,535 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redcar?
About 39,828 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redcar?
Redcar 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.