Central vs Kirkleatham

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Central Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Kirkleatham Cleveland Police

      Central vs Kirkleatham Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Central
      Cleveland Police
      7,179 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      38.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Kirkleatham
      Cleveland Police
      1,108 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.7% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Central
      B Kirkleatham
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      7,179
      1,108
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,467
      1,100
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↑0.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.5%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central
      B Kirkleatham
      Violent Crime
      2,232 ↑6%
      407 ↑12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,204 ↑16%
      194 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      329 ↓4%
      37 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      367 ↑61%
      29 ↑32%
      Burglary
      205 ↑22%
      34 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      444 ↓16%
      130 ↑9%
      Drugs
      380 ↑26%
      28 ↓3%
      Public Order
      695 ↑10%
      51 ↓31%
      Robbery
      197 ↑81%
      12 ↑140%
      Shoplifting
      662 ↑9%
      125 ↑51%
      Theft from Person
      55 ↓15%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      59 ↓5%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      76 ↑17%
      10 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      274 ↑24%
      47 ↑88%
      Overall Verdict
      B Kirkleatham is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central safer than Kirkleatham?

      Central has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,179 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkleatham has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,108 crimes. Kirkleatham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Central vs Kirkleatham?

      Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkleatham shows +0.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Central and Kirkleatham?

      In Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,232 incidents). In Kirkleatham, it is Violent Crime (407 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Central and Kirkleatham?

      Central recorded 1,204 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkleatham recorded 194. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Central vs Kirkleatham?

      Violent crime in Central totalled 2,232 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 407 in Kirkleatham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Central and Kirkleatham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central recorded 6,467 crimes (now 7,179, a change of +11%). Kirkleatham recorded 1,100 crimes previously (now 1,108, +0.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central and Kirkleatham?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Central has a resolution rate of 38.5% and Kirkleatham has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Central and Kirkleatham?

      Central falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Kirkleatham is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Central and Kirkleatham?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Central or Kirkleatham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central and Kirkleatham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.