Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Redcar and Cleveland’s crime rate in February 2024 stood at 10.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45.1% above the UK average of 7.1. This stark divergence underscores a combination of local factors and broader trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.5% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (15.9%), and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). These figures suggest a pronounced focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, which may be influenced by the area’s industrial heritage and the social dynamics of its communities. The winter season, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, likely contributes to the concentration of crimes in indoor spaces and late-night incidents. Anti-social behaviour and violence remain consistently elevated compared to the UK, potentially reflecting challenges in community cohesion or resource allocation. Meanwhile, categories like vehicle crime and bicycle theft fall below the UK average, due to lower traffic volumes during colder months. This snapshot of February’s crime profile illustrates the need for tailored interventions that address both the systemic and seasonal drivers of criminal activity in the region.

February 2024 saw a sharp 33.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 172 to 229 incidents. This jump, the most dramatic month-on-month shift, may partly explain the overall rise in the area’s crime rate. Concurrently, robbery incidents fell by 58.3%, dropping from 12 to 5, a decrease that could reflect seasonal factors or targeted policing efforts. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences (34.5% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (15.9%) dominate, both significantly above the UK average. Vehicle crime was 9% below the UK average, suggesting a possible link to reduced traffic during winter months. These shifts highlight the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour emerging as a key concern for local authorities and residents alike.

Redcar and Cleveland’s crime rate in February 2024 rose by 5.0% compared to January 2024, moving from 9.8 to 10.3 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a continued trend in certain categories. Daily crime counts averaged 50 incidents per day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents, a ratio that, while higher than the UK average, provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure for local residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the need for ongoing community engagement and policing strategies, particularly in areas where crime rates are significantly above national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall rate being elevated, the distribution of crimes across categories varies sharply, with some types far exceeding UK averages while others remain below.