Hemlington vs South Bank

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Hemlington Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      South Bank Cleveland Police

      Hemlington vs South Bank Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Hemlington
      Cleveland Police
      1,526 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.7% trend
      35.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      South Bank
      Cleveland Police
      1,951 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hemlington
      B South Bank
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,526
      1,951
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,457
      1,857
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.7%
      ↑5.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hemlington
      B South Bank
      Violent Crime
      465 ↑14%
      424 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      385 ↑7%
      322 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      53 ↓2%
      89 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓52%
      78 ↑81%
      Burglary
      34 ↓35%
      149 ↑64%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      286 ↑14%
      247 ↑58%
      Drugs
      49 ↓42%
      74 ↓10%
      Public Order
      91 ↓10%
      109 ↓9%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      30 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↑271%
      365 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓80%
      10 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓36%
      9 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      46 ↑39%
      41 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hemlington is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hemlington safer than South Bank?

      Hemlington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,526 crimes in the last 12 months. South Bank has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,951 crimes. Hemlington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hemlington vs South Bank?

      Hemlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. South Bank shows +5.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hemlington and South Bank?

      In Hemlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (465 incidents). In South Bank, it is Violent Crime (424 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hemlington and South Bank?

      Hemlington recorded 385 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while South Bank recorded 322. 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 Hemlington vs South Bank?

      Violent crime in Hemlington totalled 465 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 424 in South Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hemlington and South Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hemlington recorded 1,457 crimes (now 1,526, a change of +4.7%). South Bank recorded 1,857 crimes previously (now 1,951, +5.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hemlington and South Bank?

      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. Hemlington has a resolution rate of 35.3% and South Bank has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hemlington and South Bank?

      Hemlington falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. South Bank 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 Hemlington and South Bank?

      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 Hemlington or South Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hemlington and South Bank. 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.