Redcar and Cleveland Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a mixed picture for crime in Redcar and Cleveland, with a 4.4% monthly decline in the overall crime rate bringing it to 11.6 per 1,000 residents — 58.9% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This rate, while showing a downward trend from the previous month, remains significantly higher than the national benchmark, reflecting persistent challenges in maintaining public safety. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (33.7% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and shoplifting (10.8%). These patterns align with the area's character as a coastal industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural zones, where high foot traffic in retail areas and seasonal events like Bonfire Night may contribute to elevated crime rates. The sharp increase in vehicle crime (95% month-on-month) and robbery (40% increase) suggests potential links to festive shopping activity and the darker evenings of late November, which could reduce visibility and deterrence. However, the 34.3% drop in anti-social behaviour and 44.4% decrease in bicycle theft indicate that some measures may be having a positive effect. The rate of violence and sexual offences in the area is 52% above the UK average, a concern that may be exacerbated by the area's proximity to major transport routes and the presence of industrial sites that attract transient populations. The seasonal context of November — with its focus on Black Friday and the approaching Christmas period — likely influences both retail-related crimes and the overall crime environment, creating a dynamic that requires ongoing monitoring and targeted interventions.

November 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 95% as incidents increased from 40 to 78. This sharp rise, combined with a 40% increase in robbery and other crime, suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns that may be linked to seasonal factors such as Black Friday shopping or dark evenings. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 44.4% as incidents dropped from 9 to 5, a decline that could reflect heightened awareness or changes in local retail dynamics. The area's violent crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 — 52% above the UK average — remains a critical concern, particularly as anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 34.3%. This mix of increases and decreases highlights the combination of factors affecting local crime, with property crimes (including shoplifting and criminal damage) still dominating the overall crime profile at 42.6% of all reported incidents.

Redcar and Cleveland's crime rate in November 2025 fell by 4.4% compared to the previous month, dropping from 12.2 to 11.6 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 34.3% as incidents dropped from 391 to 257. However, the area remains significantly above the UK average, with a rate 58.9% higher than the national figure of 7.3 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local crime count averaged 54 crimes per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 86 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the persistent challenges faced by residents, despite the recent downward trend. The population context further highlights that, with 139,228 residents, even modest changes in crime rates can have a measurable impact on community safety perceptions.