Crime Rate in Middlesbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlesbrough

The total recorded crimes in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough in January 2025 are around 2,136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlesbrough crime rate of 14.84 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (729) incidents (5.04% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (323) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (217) incidents (-1.81% decrease)
Middlesbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 70
  • Hospital with total crimes: 45
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 32

Middlesbrough Police Info:

Cleveland Police

Middlesbrough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (488 crimes), and the safest, Nunthorpe (12 crimes), is 476 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Middlesbrough.

Similarly, the area of Middlesbrough Central (488 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Marton West (15 crimes), with a difference of 473 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Middlesbrough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central488
Longlands & Beechwood322
Newport191
Berwick Hills & Pallister174
Park129

Safest Wards:

Stainton & Thornton33
Marton East32
Kader24
Marton West15
Nunthorpe12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Middlesbrough Central488
Beechwood & James Cook204
Ayresome170
Berwick Hills141
Thorntree123

Safest Areas:

Acklam53
Trimdon46
Nunthorpe & Marton East44
Kader25
Marton West15

Middlesbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 883 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 461 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1634 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (920 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1684 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 210.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 424 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025143
December 2024137
November 2024175
October 2024176
September 2024176
August 2024204
July 2024249
June 2024424

A total of 146 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202418
September 202421
August 202424
July 202420
June 202432

A total of 582 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 72.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202564
December 202447
November 202468
October 202475
September 202462
August 202466
July 202464
June 2024136

A total of 101 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202416
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248
June 202430

A total of 968 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 121.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025104
December 2024119
November 202495
October 202486
September 2024107
August 2024122
July 2024101
June 2024234

A total of 7073 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 884.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1634 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025729
December 2024694
November 2024717
October 2024779
September 2024768
August 2024869
July 2024883
June 20241634

A total of 1046 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 130.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 244 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025103
December 202485
November 2024114
October 2024128
September 2024111
August 2024143
July 2024118
June 2024244

A total of 184 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202416
November 202410
October 202430
September 202415
August 202431
July 202423
June 202436

A total of 264 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202536
December 202429
November 202420
October 202430
September 202437
August 202430
July 202430
June 202452

A total of 821 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 102.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202585
December 202479
November 202479
October 2024117
September 2024103
August 202477
July 202491
June 2024190

A total of 1149 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 143.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 262 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025168
December 2024112
November 202488
October 2024121
September 2024141
August 2024158
July 202499
June 2024262

A total of 3844 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 480.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 920 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025323
December 2024272
November 2024333
October 2024452
September 2024453
August 2024630
July 2024461
June 2024920

A total of 1353 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 169.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025122
December 2024135
November 2024173
October 2024177
September 2024177
August 2024149
July 2024162
June 2024258

A total of 2522 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 315.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 580 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025217
December 2024221
November 2024200
October 2024279
September 2024255
August 2024461
July 2024309
June 2024580

High Crime Locations Middlesbrough in January 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total70
Violence and sexual offences29
Other crime12
Drugs10
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order5
Vehicle crime3
Possession of weapons1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total45
Violence and sexual offences38
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences12
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order4
4. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Possession of weapons1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
6. Beverley Road (Map)
Total22
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime1

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