Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Redcar and Cleveland’s crime rate in July 2023 stood at 13.0 per 1,000, a figure 56.6% higher than the UK average of 8.3. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the area’s unique challenges in public safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.3% of all crimes, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000—40% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.3% of total crimes, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000, 97% above the national benchmark. These figures, combined with a 173% increase in burglary rates compared to the UK average, suggest systemic issues in community safety that may be exacerbated by local factors. July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism at its height, likely contributes to heightened activity in public spaces and increased opportunities for crime. The area’s coastal and industrial character, with a mix of urban centres and open spaces, may amplify the impact of seasonal events such as festivals and outdoor gatherings, which can strain local policing resources. While violent crime rates have seen a slight decrease compared to the previous month, the overall trajectory remains concerning, particularly for property-related offences that have surged well beyond national averages.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 96.1% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 51 to 100 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 63.6% rise in robbery and a 55.6% increase in possession of weapons, indicates troubling trends in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences, while down by 9.7%, remain 40% above the UK average at 3.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 10.9%, but its rate of 2.8 per 1,000 is still 97% above the UK average. These figures highlight a stark contrast between local and national patterns, with property crimes such as burglary and shoplifting also exceeding UK averages by 173% and 50%, respectively. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high vehicle density and public spaces prone to anti-social activity, as these are likely hotspots for recent increases.

The crime rate in Redcar and Cleveland remained stable at 13.1 per 1,000 in June 2023, showing a -0.5% decrease in July 2023. While the overall rate has not changed significantly, the distribution of crimes reveals shifts in local patterns. Daily crime activity averaged 58 incidents per day in July, a figure that underscores the frequency of reported offences in a short period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 77 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the density of incidents relative to the population. This statistic, when considered alongside the area’s population of 139,228, illustrates the scale of crime in a context where public safety remains a pressing concern. The consistency in the overall rate between months suggests that underlying factors—such as local economic conditions or community initiatives—may have counterbalanced seasonal fluctuations typically seen during peak summer activity.