Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Redcar and Cleveland's December 2025 crime rate of 10.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 51.4% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This elevation is driven by violent crimes, which constitute 35.3% of all incidents and occur at a rate of 3.7 per 1,000—44% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.4 per 1,000) also significantly outpace national figures, with the latter being 146% higher than the UK rate. The seasonal context of December, marked by Christmas shopping, prolonged darkness, and holiday-related social activity, may partly explain these patterns. Violent crimes often surge during periods of heightened social interaction, while shoplifting spikes in retail areas during peak shopping times. The area's crime profile reflects a combination of urban characteristics and seasonal pressures, with high streets and public spaces likely contributing to the disproportionate rates of property and violent crimes. Despite the overall elevation, the data reveals some nuances: other theft (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) fall below the UK average, suggesting that local policing efforts or environmental factors may be mitigating certain types of crime. The persistence of elevated rates compared to the UK average, however, indicates a need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of these disparities.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person jumping by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident) and robbery increasing by 23.8% (21 to 26 cases). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, reflect the unpredictable nature of crime during the holiday season. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 48.7% (from 78 to 40 incidents), a decline that may partly explain the reduced overall rate compared to November. The area's violent crime rate—3.7 per 1,000—remains 44% above the UK average, with anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) and shoplifting (1.4 per 1,000) also far exceeding national benchmarks. Other theft (0.4 per 1,000) was 23% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect differences in retail environments or policing strategies. Residents should be particularly mindful of the 100% increase in theft from the person, a category that typically sees sharp fluctuations during festive periods when crowds and alcohol consumption rise.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 10.6 per 1,000 residents, an 8.5% decline from the previous month's 11.6 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a slight moderation in activity levels despite the festive season's usual challenges. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 48 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in local communities. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 94 residents, a rate that remains higher than the UK average. This statistic, while not accounting for seasonal fluctuations, highlights the disproportionate burden on this area compared to national trends. The population context further illustrates that, with 139,228 residents, even small shifts in crime patterns can have measurable impacts on local safety perceptions. While the overall rate has decreased from November, the continued elevation above the UK average indicates systemic challenges that require sustained attention from local authorities.