Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 12.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.3% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's coastal and industrial character, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and property crime. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.2% of all crimes, a category that is 41% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour made up 22.6% of incidents, significantly exceeding the national rate. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days—may have influenced crime patterns, with increased tourism driving certain categories like public order offences. However, the area's elevated levels of criminal damage and arson (97% above the UK average) suggest underlying issues related to community cohesion or infrastructure vulnerabilities. The data highlights a stark contrast between the area's crime profile and national trends, underscoring the need for tailored strategies to address local challenges while capitalising on seasonal opportunities for crime prevention.

June 2024 saw a marked reduction in bicycle theft, with a 60% decline from 15 to 6 incidents. This drop may be attributed to the start of summer, when increased daylight hours and tourism could have deterred opportunistic theft. Robbery rates also fell by 38.5%, decreasing from 13 to 8 incidents, suggesting a potential shift in criminal activity patterns as the season progressed. Shoplifting incidents declined by 20.6%, from 180 to 143, though the category remains 61% above the UK average. Vehicle crime in the area was 11% below the UK average, a rare positive deviation that may reflect local enforcement efforts or changes in vehicle security practices. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (32.2% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (22.6%) underscores the need for targeted interventions in public spaces and community engagement.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in June 2024 fell by 10.3% compared to the previous month, marking a decline from 13.4 to 12.0 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the start of summer, a period typically associated with increased outdoor activity and tourism, which may have shifted focus away from certain crime-prone areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 56 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the scale of crime relative to the local population of 139,228. This rate, while lower than the previous month, remains significantly above the UK average, highlighting the area's distinct challenges. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while progress has been made, the crime burden continues to weigh heavily on residents compared to national trends.