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, placing it 59.5% above the UK average of 8.4. This stark deviation from national trends underscores the area’s unique challenges, with violence and sexual offences (4.1 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (3.3 per 1,000) dominating the crime profile. These two categories alone accounted for 55.5% of all reported incidents, suggesting a persistent focus on interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor activity—likely amplifies such trends, as public spaces become more crowded and social interactions more frequent. While shoplifting (1.3 per 1,000) and criminal damage (1.2 per 1,000) also exceeded UK averages, the most striking disparity lies in anti-social behaviour, which was 128% above the national rate. This could reflect a combination of local factors, such as the area’s industrial history and commuter demographics, which may contribute to higher levels of public disorder. The dominance of violent and property-related crimes over theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) further indicates a pattern where direct interpersonal conflict and environmental damage take precedence. Though causal links, the seasonal timing of these incidents may align with the rhythms of a coastal town experiencing both industrial and tourist-related pressures.

May 2024 saw significant month-on-month increases in theft from the person (+50%), robbery (+44.4%), and other crime (+43.3%), suggesting a shift in criminal activity patterns. These rises may be linked to May’s extended evenings and bank holidays, which can amplify public gatherings and associated risks. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained high, at 128% above the UK average (3.3 vs 1.4 per 1,000), a category that often reflects community tensions and environmental factors. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 23.1% compared to April, indicating a short-term reduction in violent incident precursors. Robbery rates in the area were 9% below the UK average, though this contrast may reflect local policing efforts or demographic differences. For residents, the spike in theft from the person—a 50% increase—highlights the need for heightened awareness in public spaces during peak social hours.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 16.9% compared to April, reaching 13.4 per 1,000 residents from 11.4. This increase aligns with the area’s seasonal context, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to higher outdoor socialising and associated incidents. Locally, 60 crimes were reported daily on average—a figure that underscores the density of reported incidents in a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 75 residents, a metric that, while not directly comparable to national figures, highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 139,228 people. This monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime than the UK average, though the exact relationship between local demographics and crime trends remains complex. The population context further illustrates that even minor shifts in crime patterns can have significant impacts on individual risk levels, particularly in areas with concentrated community activity.