Cleveland Police
North East · Territorial force · 1,350 officers
Key Statistics
Officers
1,350
Staff
650
Area (sq miles)
230
Population served
570,000
About Cleveland Police
Covering Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Stockton. A smaller urban force in the North East tackling significant deprivation-linked crime, offering very affordable living.
Cleveland Police serves the North East of England, focusing on the urban areas of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar, and Stockton. This territorial force is known for its engagement with local communities, working to address issues related to significant levels of deprivation and associated crime. The area is marked by a diverse transport network, including links via rail and roads, facilitating transit throughout the region. The force has notable borders with other jurisdictions, adding an interesting dynamic to its operational challenges. Cleveland Police is committed to various specialist units to enhance its policing effectiveness, including a dog unit and armed response teams. Additionally, they have a focus on tackling serious organized crime and enhancing cybercrime capabilities, reflecting a modern approach to law enforcement. Recent priorities indicate a strong emphasis on improving public confidence and ensuring community engagement, addressing domestic violence, and focusing on youth-related issues. Officers considering a transfer to or application with Cleveland Police can expect to work in a proactive environment aimed at making a positive impact within their communities.
Current priorities
- Improving public confidence
- Addressing domestic violence
- Enhancing community engagement
- Tackling serious organized crime
- Focusing on youth-related issues
Notable specialisms
Source: About Cleveland Police. Summary fetched 2026-07-05.
Public-data snapshot
Workforce
Officers
1,350
Staff
650
Total headcount
2,000
Source: Home Office Police Workforce Statistics as of 31 March 2025 · OGL v3
HMICFRS PEEL rating
adequate
Inspection cycle: 2023-2025
Source: HMICFRS PEEL assessments · Open Government Licence v3.0
In recent oversight reports
Cleveland Police is named in 1 recent IOPC investigation outcome or HMICFRS thematic report.
Terms of reference: Home Secretary’s commission for a thematic inspection of the handling of misconduct in fire and rescue services
2023-07-19 · HMICFRS
From data.police.uk
data.police.uk covers England, Wales & Northern Ireland; not Police Scotland.
Stop and search
Latest available month: 2026-08. 0 recorded stop-and-search records that month. Officer-defined ethnicity was recorded on 0% of records.
No stop-and-search records were published for Cleveland Police for 2026-08.
Source: data.police.uk · Open Government Licence v3.0
Recorded crime by category
8,592 crimes recorded by Cleveland Police in 2026-08 (latest published month), by category. Counted from the published street-level archive; England, Wales & Northern Ireland only.
| Crime type (2026-08) | Recorded |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,665 |
| Shoplifting | 1,437 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1,167 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 841 |
| Public order | 630 |
| Vehicle crime | 398 |
| Other theft | 370 |
| Burglary | 345 |
| Drugs | 220 |
| Other crime | 189 |
| Robbery | 176 |
| Possession of weapons | 83 |
| Bicycle theft | 41 |
| Theft from the person | 30 |
| Total | 8,592 |
Source: data.police.uk street-level archive · Open Government Licence v3.0
Deaths during or following police contact
IOPC-recorded fatalities involving Cleveland Police over 2004/05 to 2024/25 (2024/25 in brackets). These use the IOPC’s five categories, which have different definitions and are not additive. Figures count incidents the IOPC attributed to Cleveland Police; see the national page for how multi-force incidents are handled.
Recruitment
How to join Cleveland Police
Application stages, entry routes, fitness and vetting requirements.