Redcar Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences in Redcar during February 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, 40% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. This category alone accounted for 33.3% of all recorded crimes, highlighting a stark outlier in the area's crime profile. The overall crime rate for the built-up area was 10.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 49.3% above the national average of 6.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 2.1 per 1,000, with an 116% deviation from the UK average, while shoplifting reported at 1.4 per 1,000, 126% above the UK rate. These figures suggest a marked divergence from national trends, potentially influenced by local factors such as the area's proximity to industrial zones and the density of public spaces. Seasonal context may also play a role, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—could see reduced opportunities for vehicle-related crimes but increased indoor activity in public areas, which may contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and violence. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a balance between property and violent offences, with 51% of total crimes classified as violent (violence and sexual offences, public order, and drugs) and 49% as property-related (anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage, and other theft). This mix contrasts with typical urban profiles, where property crimes often dominate. The pre-spring lull in outdoor activity may further explain lower rates of vehicle crime, which fell to 0.1 per 1,000, 73% below the UK average. However, the persistence of high violent crime rates despite seasonal factors raises questions about local dynamics, such as the impact of community cohesion or resource allocation for policing in this industrialised coastal town.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with theft from the person and bicycle theft each doubling from zero to three and two incidents respectively. This sharp increase may reflect heightened awareness or changes in local patterns, such as more cyclists navigating winter conditions. Conversely, robbery rates fell by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, potentially linked to seasonal factors like reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent concern, with 81 incidents recorded—116% above the UK average—and shoplifting at 54 cases, 126% above the national rate, indicating challenges in managing public spaces. The property crime category also showed mixed trends, with vehicle crime decreasing by 69.2% to four incidents, while other theft remained slightly above the UK average at 0.6 per 1,000. Burglary rates in Redcar were 26% below the UK average, suggesting that residential properties may be better secured or less targeted compared to other areas. These variations highlight the complexity of crime patterns, where factors such as the area's industrial character and coastal location may influence the types of offences that dominate. A resident might find the doubling of bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it could indicate a need for increased security measures for cyclists in the area.

The crime rate in Redcar for February 2025 (10.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 15.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.9 per 1,000, indicating a short-term downward trend. However, this reduction does not bring the area closer to the UK average, which remains at 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Redcar experienced approximately 14 crimes per day in February, a figure that, while lower than the previous month, still reflects a high level of activity compared to other UK areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 100 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the frequency of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 39,007, the 391 total crimes recorded translate to a significant proportion of the local population being affected by crime within a single month. This context highlights the need for targeted interventions, as the area's crime rate remains higher than the national average despite the monthly decline. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that residents face a higher risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average, which may influence community perceptions and policing priorities in Redcar.