Crime Rate in Middlesbrough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlesbrough

The total recorded crimes in Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 2,505 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlesbrough crime rate of 17.41 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (780) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (499) incidents (-4.95% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (284) incidents (21.89% increase)
Middlesbrough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 47
  • Captain Cook Square with total crimes: 39
  • Balfour Terrace with total crimes: 36

Middlesbrough Police Info:

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Middlesbrough Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Central (566 crimes), and the safest, Nunthorpe (19 crimes), is 547 crimes. This substantial difference indicates a significant disparity in safety across Middlesbrough.

Similarly, the area of Middlesbrough Central (566 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Marton West (32 crimes), with a difference of 534 crimes. This substantial difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Middlesbrough.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Central566
Longlands & Beechwood308
Newport184
Berwick Hills & Pallister165
Brambles & Thorntree150

Safest Wards:

Marton East54
Trimdon51
Kader40
Marton West32
Nunthorpe19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Middlesbrough Central566
Beechwood & James Cook214
Stainton & Hemlington176
Thorntree164
Ayresome153

Safest Areas:

Trimdon61
Park End57
Acklam56
Kader39
Marton West32

Middlesbrough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 743 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 67.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202569
April 202565
March 202579
February 202584
January 202564
December 202447
November 202468
October 202475
September 202462
August 202466
July 202464

A total of 4786 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 435.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 630 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025499
April 2025525
March 2025487
February 2025351
January 2025323
December 2024272
November 2024333
October 2024452
September 2024453
August 2024630
July 2024461

A total of 1179 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 107.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025112
April 202590
March 202585
February 202590
January 2025103
December 202485
November 2024114
October 2024128
September 2024111
August 2024143
July 2024118

A total of 99 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 202513
February 20256
January 20259
December 202413
November 202411
October 202416
September 202410
August 20244
July 20248

A total of 349 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 41 reported cases.

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

A total of 1926 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 175.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 249 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025188
April 2025162
March 2025171
February 2025145
January 2025143
December 2024137
November 2024175
October 2024176
September 2024176
August 2024204
July 2024249

A total of 229 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 202523
February 202519
January 202523
December 202416
November 202410
October 202430
September 202415
August 202431
July 202423

A total of 161 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202517
March 20259
February 20255
January 202510
December 20248
November 202413
October 202418
September 202421
August 202424
July 202420

A total of 1845 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 167.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025203
April 2025196
March 2025181
February 2025170
January 2025122
December 2024135
November 2024173
October 2024177
September 2024177
August 2024149
July 2024162

A total of 1131 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 102.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202588
March 2025124
February 202598
January 2025104
December 2024119
November 202495
October 202486
September 2024107
August 2024122
July 2024101

A total of 8462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 769.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 883 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025780
April 2025761
March 2025803
February 2025679
January 2025729
December 2024694
November 2024717
October 2024779
September 2024768
August 2024869
July 2024883

A total of 1034 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 94.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 2025107
March 2025109
February 2025114
January 202585
December 202479
November 202479
October 2024117
September 2024103
August 202477
July 202491

A total of 1275 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 115.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025134
April 202574
March 202589
February 202591
January 2025168
December 2024112
November 202488
October 2024121
September 2024141
August 2024158
July 202499

A total of 2889 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 262.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 461 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025284
April 2025233
March 2025230
February 2025200
January 2025217
December 2024221
November 2024200
October 2024279
September 2024255
August 2024461
July 2024309

High Crime Locations Middlesbrough in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total47
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs8
Other crime6
Criminal damage and arson6
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Captain Cook Square (Map)
Total39
Public order12
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Drugs2
Other crime1
Burglary1
3. Balfour Terrace (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting25
Public order10
Robbery1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total35
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Drugs2
5. Beverley Road (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
6. Hospital (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order4
Possession of weapons1

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