Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Redcar and Cleveland recorded 1,579 crimes, translating to 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents—46.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This rate, which equates to one crime for every 88 residents over the course of the month, underscores the area's elevated position in the national crime profile. The most significant contributors to this rate were violence and sexual offences (31.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and shoplifting (10.6%). These figures align with patterns typical of areas with mixed urban and industrial characteristics, where high foot traffic in retail zones and public spaces may contribute to shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may also play a role in shaping these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, in particular, saw a rate of 3.6 per 1,000, 37% above the UK average, suggesting persistent challenges in managing public safety in communal spaces. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.3 per 1,000 (97% above UK average), highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas prone to disorder. The prominence of shoplifting and criminal damage (1.2 and 1.1 per 1,000 respectively) may reflect the area's retail and industrial infrastructure, which could create opportunities for such crimes. While these figures paint a concerning picture, the month-on-month reduction in overall crime by 13.0% indicates some potential for improvement, though sustained efforts will be required to address the underlying factors driving these rates.

September 2024 saw a 66.7% increase in robbery cases, rising from 6 to 10 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with declines in other categories, including a 66.7% drop in theft from the person (from 6 to 2) and a 36.4% decrease in possession of weapons (from 11 to 7). The crime mix in the area remains heavily skewed towards violent and anti-social offences, with violence and sexual offences at 3.6 per 1,000—37% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also surged, at 2.3 per 1,000 (97% above the UK average), reflecting persistent challenges in community management. Shoplifting and criminal damage rates remain significantly elevated, with shoplifting at 1.2 per 1,000 (76% above UK average) and criminal damage at 1.1 per 1,000 (96% above UK average). These patterns may partly explain the area's overall elevated crime profile, though the month-on-month reduction in total crimes suggests some localised efforts may be yielding results.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in September 2024 fell by 13.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 13.0 to 11.3 per 1,000 residents. This monthly decline contrasts with the area's overall position above the UK average. Locally, 53 crimes were reported each day in September, a figure that provides context for the frequency of incidents in daily life. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 88 residents, highlighting the density of crime within the population. When scaled to the area's population of 139,228, this suggests that the average resident faces a higher risk of encountering crime than the UK average, though the month-on-month reduction indicates some short-term stability. The local population size amplifies the significance of these figures, as even small absolute changes can translate into meaningful impacts for communities. This comparison underscores the need for ongoing monitoring of trends, particularly given the area's elevated rates relative to the national benchmark.