Is Coatham Safe?
Crime statistics for Coatham. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 6,089 total crimes recorded in Coatham
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Coatham — last 36 months
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Safest Areas Near Coatham
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to Coatham by safety score
Compare Coatham With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coatham safe?
Coatham has a CrimeRadar safety score of 10/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,634 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 23.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Coatham are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Coatham in the last 12 months?
1,634 crimes were recorded in Coatham in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 23.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,131 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,784 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Coatham?
The most common crime in Coatham is Violent Crime, with 1,784 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 109.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Coatham increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Coatham is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 23.3% — from 2,131 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,634 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Coatham?
Coatham has a safety score of 10 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Coatham compare to the Cleveland Police average?
Coatham has a safety score of 10/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Coatham is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Coatham?
41.5% of crimes recorded in Coatham resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cleveland Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Coatham?
1,784 violent crimes were recorded in Coatham in the last 12 months — representing 109.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 1,492 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Coatham last updated?
The crime data for Coatham was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Coatham with other areas?
You can compare Coatham with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.