Is South Bank Safe?
Crime statistics for South Bank. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.
Safety Score !
Crime Zone Map
Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.
Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 1,379 total crimes recorded in South Bank
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for South Bank — last 12 months
Explore by Month
View detailed crime data for each month in South Bank
Safest Areas Near South Bank
Highest-rated neighbourhoods closest to South Bank by safety score
Compare South Bank With Nearby Areas
Side-by-side crime comparisons with the closest neighbourhoods
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Bank safe?
South Bank has a CrimeRadar safety score of 13/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,379 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 28% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in South Bank are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in South Bank in the last 12 months?
1,379 crimes were recorded in South Bank 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 28% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,915 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 293 incidents.
What is the most common crime in South Bank?
The most common crime in South Bank is Violent Crime, with 293 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 21.2% 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 South Bank increasing or decreasing?
Crime in South Bank is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 28% — from 1,915 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,379 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for South Bank?
South Bank has a safety score of 13 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 South Bank compare to the Cleveland Police average?
South Bank has a safety score of 13/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 16/100. South Bank 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 South Bank?
25% of crimes recorded in South Bank 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 South Bank?
293 violent crimes were recorded in South Bank in the last 12 months — representing 21.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 224 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 South Bank last updated?
The crime data for South Bank was last updated in June 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 South Bank with other areas?
You can compare South Bank 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.