Guisborough Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Guisborough’s crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 16% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences, which account for 35.4% of total incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and criminal damage and arson (14.0%). These figures are significantly higher than the UK averages for each category, with violence and sexual offences 15% above the national rate and criminal damage and arson 120% above. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—likely influences these patterns, with increased tourism and empty homes potentially contributing to property-related crimes. Meanwhile, the high proportion of anti-social behaviour suggests ongoing issues in public spaces, possibly linked to the area’s built-up character and local social dynamics. Unlike other months, August’s data does not show a marked shift in the balance between violent and property crimes, with violence continuing to dominate. The elevated crime rate compared to the UK average may also reflect the area’s specific vulnerabilities, such as its location within Redcar and Cleveland, where industrial heritage and changing economic conditions could intersect with local crime trends. Residents are advised to remain vigilant, particularly in areas frequented by tourists or during late-night hours, as the per-capita risk of encountering a crime remains higher than in other parts of the UK.

August 2025 saw sharp increases in drug-related crimes, with a 100% rise from zero to one incident, and vehicle crime, which doubled from three to six. Other theft also surged by 100%, reflecting a shift in crime patterns that may relate to seasonal factors such as holiday-related activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 27.3% to 32 incidents, and robbery fell by 66.7% to one reported case, suggesting a temporary reduction in some categories. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent crime type, occurring at a rate 15% above the UK average, while criminal damage and arson—120% above the UK average—highlight persistent issues in property-related crime. These figures indicate a mixed picture, with certain categories rising sharply while others decline, underscoring the need for targeted local interventions.

Guisborough’s crime rate in August 2025 rose to 9.4 per 1,000 residents, a 4.1% increase from July’s 9.0 per 1,000. This places the area 16% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap that has remained consistent over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of six crimes per day in August, a figure that reflects the cumulative impact of both violent and property crimes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 106 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 18,954 people. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the local context—such as the area’s proximity to holiday hotspots and seasonal property vacancies—may contribute to the elevated figures. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher-than-average risk of encountering crime, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour, which are represented in local statistics.