Redcar Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Redcar's crime profile in December 2025, accounting for 39.7% of all reported incidents and standing at 4.1 per 1,000 residents—60% above the UK average. This category, which includes assault and sexual misconduct, likely reflects the impact of seasonal factors such as the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings, which can reduce visibility and increase opportunities for opportunistic crimes. The overall crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents places Redcar 47.1% above the UK average of 7.0, a discrepancy that may be partly explained by the area's industrial heritage and the presence of a built-up urban environment that fosters higher concentrations of anti-social behaviour and property crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (14.2% of total crimes), also exceeded the UK average by 61%, with 57 incidents reported—potentially tied to the social dynamics of a community where public spaces are heavily used during the holiday season. Shoplifting, at 9.0% of total crimes, showed a 58% increase over the UK average, suggesting that retail areas in Redcar remain vulnerable to theft during periods of high foot traffic. These patterns, when viewed alongside the 82% above-average rate for public order offences (32 incidents), illustrate a community grappling with both persistent and seasonal challenges. The data also highlights the uneven distribution of crime types, with property crimes (110 incidents) and violent crimes (159 incidents) forming the core of the local crime picture, while categories such as burglary and vehicle crime remained closer to or slightly below the UK average. This contrast may reflect the unique characteristics of Redcar's built-up area, where the density of housing and commercial spaces creates specific vulnerabilities that differ from the broader UK context.

December 2025 saw a stark 80% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 10 to 18 incidents—a jump that may reflect heightened demand during the festive season or shifts in local supply chains. Public order offences also rose by 45.5%, from 22 to 32, potentially linked to increased social gatherings and the challenges of managing crowds in public spaces during dark winter evenings. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by two-thirds, from six to two incidents, a decline that could signal improved policing in high-risk areas or a reduction in local tensions. Violent crimes remain 60% above the UK average, with 159 incidents recorded—a figure that, when combined with the 14.2% share of anti-social behaviour, illustrates a combination of community dynamics and criminal activity. For residents, the 13 daily crime count offers a tangible measure of local exposure, highlighting the need for continued vigilance.

Redcar's crime rate in December 2025 (10.3 per 1,000) marks a 10.9% decrease from November's 11.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable shift in local patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 97 residents—a figure that, while higher than the UK average, underscores the concentrated nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged 13 incidents per day, a rate that, when scaled to Redcar's population of 39,007, highlights the density of reported crimes relative to the community size. This monthly exposure figure contrasts with the UK average, where the distribution of crime across larger populations may dilute individual risk. The reduction in the previous month may partly reflect seasonal transitions, with holiday-related crime peaks in November giving way to a quieter December, though the overall rate remains significantly elevated compared to the UK norm.