Redcar Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Redcar’s crime rate stood at 17.8 per 1,000 residents, more than double the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This places the area significantly above the national benchmark, with violent crimes alone at 5.6 per 1,000 — 101% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, reported at 4.2 per 1,000, was 216% higher than the national figure, while criminal damage and arson followed closely at 1.4 per 1,000 (126% above UK). These rates reflect a pattern consistent with industrial towns where social cohesion challenges and economic pressures may contribute to persistent disorder. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely amplified outdoor socialising, which could explain the rise in public order offences (1.2 per 1,000, 82% above UK) and anti-social behaviour. The breakdown shows violence and sexual offences accounted for 31.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.3%) and criminal damage (7.6%). This mix suggests a combination of community tensions and environmental factors, with the town’s proximity to coastal tourism areas influencing patterns of public order offences. The data aligns with Redcar’s history as a post-industrial town with fluctuating employment rates, where economic uncertainty may heighten tensions in public spaces.

May 2023 saw dramatic spikes in specific crimes, with bicycle theft surging by 1100% (from 1 to 12 incidents) — a stark anomaly that may reflect increased cycling during warmer weather or targeted thefts in local parks. Other crime rose 225% (from 4 to 13 cases), potentially linked to unregulated activity in areas with limited surveillance. Possession of weapons also doubled (from 4 to 8 cases), though this remains a small proportion of overall crimes. Conversely, robbery fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4 cases) and theft from the person dropped 25% (from 4 to 3), due to increased police patrols or community awareness campaigns. The violent crime rate (5.6 per 1,000) was 101% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (4.2 per 1,000) was 216% above — both figures highlighting the area’s unique challenges. Burglary, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 223% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in residential security that may be exacerbated by the town’s industrial layout and older housing stock. These trends underscore the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during periods of heightened social activity.

Redcar’s crime rate in May 2023 (17.8 per 1,000) marked a 17.8% increase from April’s 15.1 per 1,000, reflecting a growing trend over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 22 crimes per day — a figure that, while locally contextual, highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 39,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 56 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is higher than the UK average. This statistic translates to a tangible risk for residents, with the potential for multiple encounters with crime in a short period. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Redcar’s crime profile is impacted by violent and anti-social offences, which together account for over 55% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where property crimes and less severe offences dominate. The comparison underscores the need for community-specific strategies, as the area’s elevated rates of violence and disorder suggest underlying factors such as socioeconomic challenges or limited access to support services that may not be adequately addressed by national initiatives.