Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 13.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 59.5% higher than the UK average of 8.4. This marked deviation from the national trend is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30.7% of all recorded crimes and were 44% above the UK average. The prominence of anti-social behaviour—24.8% of total crimes—further highlights a pattern that diverges sharply from the national norm, with local rates 128% above the UK average. These statistics suggest a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, such as the concentration of retail and social hubs that may contribute to both violent and non-violent crime. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, likely amplifies these trends, as outdoor drinking and socialising increase, creating environments conducive to anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Shoplifting, which constitutes 9.7% of all crimes, also showed a significant disparity, with local rates 103% above the UK average. This could be linked to the presence of high-traffic retail areas, though the exact nature of these locations remains speculative without additional data. The overall crime rate, while elevated, does not necessarily reflect a sudden escalation in criminal activity but rather a continuation of patterns that have been observable in similar periods. The balance between property and violent crimes in May 2024 reveals a landscape where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder appear to dominate, necessitating targeted interventions that address both immediate and long-term factors influencing crime in the area.

May 2024 saw a 44.4% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 9 to 13, a change that may reflect heightened foot traffic in town centres during bank holidays. Theft from the person also rose sharply by 50%, from 2 to 3, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in public spaces during evening hours. Anti-social behaviour, which constitutes 24.8% of all crimes, remains 128% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the national trend. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area's proximity to coastal tourism hubs, where transient populations can contribute to such incidents. Meanwhile, possession of weapons decreased by 23.1%, a reduction that could indicate the effectiveness of local policing initiatives or a temporary lull in related activities. These fluctuations underscore the need for continuous monitoring of crime patterns in response to seasonal and situational factors.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in May 2024 rose 16.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 11.4 to 13.4 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of May, when extended daylight and bank holidays often correlate with increased public activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 60 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the population density and the nature of local social dynamics. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 75 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population scale. This rate, while elevated, does not necessarily indicate a sudden shift in criminal behaviour but rather a continuation of patterns observed during similar periods. The comparison to the UK average is less relevant here, as the focus remains on local context—such as the impact of local festivals or community events that may draw larger crowds and, consequently, influence crime statistics.