Crime Rate in Middlesbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlesbrough

The total recorded crimes in Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 2,565 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlesbrough crime rate of 17.82 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Middlesbrough, encompassing approximately 143,922 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (862) incidents (8.02% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (515) incidents (-3.74% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (286) incidents (13.04% increase)
Middlesbrough Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Police Station with total crimes: 62
  • Hospital with total crimes: 40
  • The Cleveland Shopping Centre with total crimes: 39

Middlesbrough Police Info:

Cleveland Police

Middlesbrough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (582 crimes), and the safest, Nunthorpe (18 crimes), is 564 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Middlesbrough.

Similarly, the area of Middlesbrough Central (582 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Marton West (27 crimes), with a difference of 555 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Middlesbrough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central582
Longlands & Beechwood274
Newport264
Berwick Hills & Pallister181
Brambles & Thorntree159

Safest Wards:

Acklam50
Ladgate49
Marton East37
Marton West27
Nunthorpe18

Most Dangerous Areas:

Middlesbrough Central582
Ayresome235
Stainton & Hemlington186
Beechwood & James Cook181
Thorntree180

Safest Areas:

Nunthorpe & Marton East55
Acklam50
Easterside49
Kader44
Marton West27

Middlesbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 862 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 515 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (798 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (535 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (780 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (499 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (761 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (525 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (803 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (487 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 679 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 351 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (729 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (323 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 694 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 272 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (717 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (333 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (779 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (452 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (768 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (453 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (869 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (630 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202513
May 20257
April 20252
March 202513
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202416
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 251 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202518
May 202520
April 202519
March 202523
February 202519
January 202523
December 202416
November 202410
October 202430
September 202415
August 202431

A total of 2029 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 169.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 204 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025177
June 2025175
May 2025188
April 2025162
March 2025171
February 2025145
January 2025143
December 2024137
November 2024175
October 2024176
September 2024176
August 2024204

A total of 3119 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 259.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 461 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025286
June 2025253
May 2025284
April 2025233
March 2025230
February 2025200
January 2025217
December 2024221
November 2024200
October 2024279
September 2024255
August 2024461

A total of 842 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202584
June 202579
May 202569
April 202565
March 202579
February 202584
January 202564
December 202447
November 202468
October 202475
September 202462
August 202466

A total of 1340 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202571
June 202593
May 2025134
April 202574
March 202589
February 202591
January 2025168
December 2024112
November 202488
October 2024121
September 2024141
August 2024158

A total of 1223 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 101.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202592
June 2025101
May 202587
April 202588
March 2025124
February 202598
January 2025104
December 2024119
November 202495
October 202486
September 2024107
August 2024122

A total of 183 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202516
April 202517
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202418
September 202421
August 202424

A total of 429 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202564
May 202533
April 202532
March 202541
February 202531
January 202536
December 202429
November 202420
October 202430
September 202437
August 202430

A total of 5375 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 447.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 630 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025515
June 2025535
May 2025499
April 2025525
March 2025487
February 2025351
January 2025323
December 2024272
November 2024333
October 2024452
September 2024453
August 2024630

A total of 9239 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 769.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 869 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025862
June 2025798
May 2025780
April 2025761
March 2025803
February 2025679
January 2025729
December 2024694
November 2024717
October 2024779
September 2024768
August 2024869

A total of 1097 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202585
May 202573
April 2025107
March 2025109
February 2025114
January 202585
December 202479
November 202479
October 2024117
September 2024103
August 202477

A total of 1283 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025110
June 2025112
May 2025112
April 202590
March 202585
February 202590
January 2025103
December 202485
November 2024114
October 2024128
September 2024111
August 2024143

A total of 2075 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 172.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025195
June 2025197
May 2025203
April 2025196
March 2025181
February 2025170
January 2025122
December 2024135
November 2024173
October 2024177
September 2024177
August 2024149

High Crime Locations Middlesbrough in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Middlesbrough postcode area is presented below.

1. Police Station (Map)
Total62
Violence and sexual offences23
Other crime20
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total40
Violence and sexual offences25
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
Possession of weapons1
3. The Cleveland Shopping Centre (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting22
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Other theft1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences16
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
5. Albert Road (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
6. Lytton Street (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Drugs3
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Possession of weapons1

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