Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Redcar and Cleveland, 13 crimes were reported in August 2024, a rate that is 58.5% higher than the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s elevated risk profile compared to national standards. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (29% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and criminal damage and arson (11.2%). These figures suggest a community grappling with both interpersonal conflicts and property-related issues. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to increased burglary risks due to empty homes. The prevalence of violent crime could be tied to the area’s social dynamics, potentially influenced by its coastal and industrial character, where transient populations and economic factors may intersect. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains a persistent challenge, with rates 94% above the UK average. This combination of factors illustrates a community where crime is not only frequent but also deeply embedded in local patterns. The seasonal context of August—marked by tourism and summer activities—may have amplified certain risks. Residents navigating this landscape may find themselves more vulnerable to both violent and property crimes than those in comparable areas, a reality that underscores the need for targeted interventions.

August 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, reflects a significant shift in risk for residents and visitors. Bicycle theft also surged by 85.7%, with 13 reported cases compared to 7 in July, likely tied to increased cycling during summer months. Vehicle crime rose sharply by 77.1%, jumping from 35 to 62 incidents, a trend that may be linked to higher traffic volumes or seasonal events. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 27.8%, from 54 to 39 cases, a decline that could indicate shifting patterns in local drug use or enforcement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, accounting for 29% of all crimes, with a 41% gap above the UK average. This mix of rising and falling categories underscores the volatility in crime trends this month.

Redcar and Cleveland’s crime rate in August 2024 rose to 13.0 per 1,000 residents, an 11.8% increase from July’s 11.7 per 1,000. This places the area 58.5% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 59 crimes reported each day in August, highlighting the persistent pressure on local resources. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 77 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within a typical household’s experience. This figure, while not directly comparable to national averages, reflects the localised impact of crime in a community of 139,228 people. The combination of rising property and violent crime rates, coupled with the seasonal context of August, suggests a combination of factors affecting public safety.