Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Redcar and Cleveland recorded a crime rate of 12.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 55.6% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This elevated rate reflects the area's unique characteristics as a coastal industrial district with a mix of urban and semi-rural environments. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29% of all reported crimes, with 509 incidents recorded at a rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 29% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be partly explained by the area's transient population during peak holiday periods. Anti-social behaviour (20.8% of total crimes) and criminal damage and arson (11.9% of total crimes) followed as the second and third most prevalent crime types, with rates of 2.6 and 1.5 per 1,000 respectively. These figures are 78% and 154% above the UK averages, suggesting local factors such as high youth populations or seasonal pressures may contribute to these patterns. The month's context as a peak holiday period likely amplifies certain crime dynamics, with empty homes increasing burglary risks and increased foot traffic in coastal areas driving anti-social behaviour. This pattern is consistent with other coastal regions where temporary visitors and seasonal workers create unique policing challenges.

August 2025 marked a sharp 83.3% increase in vehicle crime, with reported incidents rising from 42 to 77. This surge aligns with the peak of the summer holiday season, when temporary residents and visitors may leave vehicles unattended in residential areas. Meanwhile, burglary increased by 46.2%, potentially driven by the seasonal trend of empty homes during August, when many local residents take extended breaks. Theft from the person fell by 75%, from 4 to 1, reflecting reduced foot traffic in commercial zones during the summer. The local rate for violence and sexual offences (3.7 per 1,000) is 29% above the UK average, a figure that may be partly explained by the social dynamics of a coastal town experiencing increased tourism during August. Residents may find the 59% above UK average rate for shoplifting (1.0 per 1,000) particularly relevant for securing retail premises.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 5.7% compared to the previous month, dropping from 13.4 to 12.6 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline suggests some stability in local policing efforts or seasonal factors influencing crime patterns. On a daily basis, 57 crimes were reported each day in August, a figure that translates to a tangible presence in the community. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 79 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 139,228. This figure, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces and targeted community engagement to address specific crime types. The local population's awareness of these statistics may encourage proactive measures such as securing property during holidays or participating in neighbourhood watch schemes.