Crime in Redcar: statistics, rates and trends

5,253 crimes were recorded in Redcar in the 12 months to July 2026, 131.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,825 reports (35% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Redcar has the 118th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Redcar was highest in the year to July 2018 (7,497 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (5,253). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redcar 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, criminal damage and arson.

The largest increases were in robbery (+33%) and possession of weapons (+32%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-28%) and other theft (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Redcar

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redcar recorded 1,825 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Redcar

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redcar recorded 954 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 18.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Redcar

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redcar recorded 517 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Redcar

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redcar recorded 412 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Redcar

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redcar recorded 381 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Redcar

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redcar recorded 262 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Redcar

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redcar recorded 240 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Redcar

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redcar recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Redcar

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redcar recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Redcar

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redcar recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Redcar

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redcar recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Redcar

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redcar recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Redcar

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redcar recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Redcar

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redcar recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Redcar, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redcar.

7 areas within Redcar, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Coatham had the highest rate (307.3 per 1,000) and Wheatlands the lowest (32.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Redcar over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redcar 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.

Redcar has an estimated population of 39,828. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redcar sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Redcar. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.