Redcar Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Redcar, a built-up area within Redcar and Cleveland. The overall crime rate of 11.2 per 1,000 residents placed the area 47.4% above the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 (51% above the UK average). Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.2%, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000 (116% above the UK average), reflecting ongoing challenges in community cohesion. Seasonal factors, including the darkening evenings of November and the proximity of Bonfire Night, likely contributed to these patterns, as did the commercial pressures of Black Friday shopping. The prominence of anti-social behaviour and violence may be partly explained by the area's socio-economic profile, which includes a mix of industrial legacy and recent urban development. While property crimes such as burglary and criminal damage were also elevated, the sharp rise in 'other crime'—a category encompassing a range of non-specific offences—suggests a broader shift in criminal activity that warrants further scrutiny. This data underscores the need for targeted policing and community engagement to address both persistent and emerging crime trends in the area.

The most striking month-on-month change in November 2024 was the 87.5% surge in 'other crime,' rising from 8 to 15 incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, may partly explain the broader increase in non-violent, non-property-related incidents. Concurrently, burglary rose by 81.3% (16 to 29), a sharp jump that contrasts with the 37% decline in 'other theft' (27 to 17). This divergence suggests a shift in criminal focus, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night or Black Friday shopping, which may have influenced targeting patterns. Violent crimes, however, remained high, at 3.9 per 1,000 (51% above the UK average), while shoplifting fell 13% below the national average. For residents, the 13% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK rate offers a tangible insight into local retail security effectiveness, though this may not fully offset the broader upward trends in other categories.

Redcar's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 11.2 per 1,000 residents, a 6.5% decrease from the previous month's 11.9 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 90 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within the built-up area. On a daily basis, 14 crimes were recorded, highlighting the persistent nature of criminal activity in the region. When compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, Redcar remains significantly above, with the gap narrowing slightly from prior months. This context is crucial for residents, as it illustrates the relative risk profile of the area against national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective reveals that crime remains a tangible concern, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or limited community engagement. While the rate has fallen from November 2024 to October 2024, the overall level remains elevated, necessitating continued attention to local policing strategies and community initiatives.