Cleveland Police

Is Wheatlands Safe?

Crime statistics for Wheatlands. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 1,091 crimes
29 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

1,091 Crimes (last 36 months)
35.6% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑210.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 1,091 total crimes recorded in Wheatlands

Violent Crime
349 32%
Anti-Social Behaviour
257 23.6%
Shoplifting
101 9.3%
Criminal Damage & Arson
96 8.8%
Vehicle Crime
73 6.7%
Public Order
55 5%
Burglary
49 4.5%
Other Theft
41 3.8%
Other Crime
39 3.6%
Drugs
19 1.7%
Robbery
8 0.7%
Possession of Weapons
2 0.2%
Bicycle Theft
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Wheatlands — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheatlands safe?

Wheatlands has a CrimeRadar safety score of 29/100, rated Below Average. A total of 615 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 210.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Wheatlands are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Wheatlands in the last 12 months?

615 crimes were recorded in Wheatlands in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 210.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (198 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 349 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Wheatlands?

The most common crime in Wheatlands is Violent Crime, with 349 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 56.7% 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 Wheatlands increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Wheatlands is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 210.6% — from 198 crimes in the previous 12 months to 615 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Wheatlands?

Wheatlands has a safety score of 29 out of 100 (Below Average). 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 Wheatlands compare to the Cleveland Police average?

Wheatlands has a safety score of 29/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 16/100. Wheatlands is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Wheatlands?

35.6% of crimes recorded in Wheatlands 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 Wheatlands?

349 violent crimes were recorded in Wheatlands in the last 12 months — representing 56.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 257 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 Wheatlands last updated?

The crime data for Wheatlands was last updated in May 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 Wheatlands with other areas?

You can compare Wheatlands 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.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.