Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Redcar and Cleveland's overall crime rate in May 2023 stood at 13.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure 73.8% above the UK average of 8.0. This stark divergence highlights systemic challenges in the area, with violence and sexual offences dominating the crime profile. These incidents, at 4.5 per 1,000 (32.4% of total crimes), are 62% higher than the UK average for this category, suggesting a concentrated issue in specific communities or locations. Anti-social behaviour, the second most prevalent category, reached 2.9 per 1,000 (20.9% of all crimes), 118% above the UK average. This pattern aligns with the area's industrial heritage and densely populated urban zones, where social tensions may intensify during warmer months. The seasonal context of May—characterised by extended evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to heightened incidents of public disorder and alcohol-related violence. While property crimes such as burglary (0.9 per 1,000) remain below the UK average for this category, the overall balance of violent to property crime is skewed, reflecting a broader societal challenge. The data underscores a need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly those with concentrations of vulnerable populations or limited community resources.

May 2023 saw a 100% surge in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 8 to 16. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect increased cycling activity during the spring season or vulnerabilities in local bike storage infrastructure. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 29.9% (117 to 82), a drop consistent with the end of the Easter holiday period, which typically sees higher levels of car-related theft. The area's violent crime rate (4.5 per 1,000) remains 62% above the UK average, with anti-social behaviour (2.9 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.3 per 1,000) also significantly exceeding national benchmarks. These disparities suggest structural issues in policing, community cohesion, or economic opportunity. Theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average, possibly due to lower foot traffic in retail areas or effective local policing initiatives. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with high concentrations of anti-social behaviour, as these locations may see disproportionate levels of public order incidents and associated risks.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in May 2023 (13.9 per 1,000) represented a 7.5% increase from April's 12.9 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent upward trend. This monthly aggregate translates to roughly 62 crimes per day—a figure that, while locally contextual, underscores the area's elevated risk profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 72 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is particularly significant in densely populated urban pockets. When scaled to the area's population of 139,228, this means approximately 1,932 crimes were reported, with violent and property crimes each accounting for over a third of the total. The disparity between Redcar and Cleveland's figures and the UK average is most pronounced in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, where local rates are 62% and 118% higher respectively. This gap may be attributed to the area's unique socio-economic profile, including its industrial past and current demographic mix, which may create conditions conducive to crime. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for understanding immediate risk, the monthly exposure figure provides a broader context for long-term planning and community engagement strategies.