Crime Rate in Acklam: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Acklam

The total recorded crimes in Acklam, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Acklam crime rate of 5.11 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 Acklam, encompassing approximately 10,966 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Acklam Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coniston Shops with total crimes: 12
  • Rievaulx Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Gainford Avenue with total crimes: 4

How safe is Acklam?

To understand the safety of Acklam, we need to analyze Acklam crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Acklam demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 782 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Acklam recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Acklam had fewer crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 603 crimes compared to 1,453. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Acklam recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Middlesbrough, Acklam has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Acklam Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Acklam has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 5.11 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Acklam crimes were 782. The crime rate of Acklam in 2024 was 71.31 (year) or 5.94 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Acklam were around 603 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.98 (year) or 4.58 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Acklam)CrimesRank (Acklam)CrimesRank (Acklam)
Central566 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood308 23,587 23,197 2
Newport184 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister165 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree150 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield109 91,866 62,075 6
Park135 61,463 81,375 8
Hemlington120 81,497 71,611 7
Coulby Newham121 71,273 91,140 9
Ayresome78 121,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby91 111,148 101,090 11
Linthorpe98 10560 16569 15
Ladgate72 13898 12776 12
Kader40 18697 14629 13
Stainton & Thornton56 14597 15330 17
Trimdon51 17491 18433 16
Marton East54 16496 17301 18
Marton West32 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe19 20168 20197 20

Acklam Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (22 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20259
December 20244
November 20248
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202514
February 202514
January 202515
December 202411
November 20247
October 202417
September 20249
August 202415
July 202413
June 202432
May 202421

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20258
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202515
February 202516
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 202412
September 20247
August 202416
July 202422
June 202438
May 202413

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202519
February 20254
January 202511
December 202411
November 202422
October 202424
September 20244
August 20248
July 202413
June 202410
May 202419

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Acklam in May 2025

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

1. Coniston Shops (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Rievaulx Drive (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
3. Gainford Avenue (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
5. Thirlmere Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Church Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Patterdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ridley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Margaret'S Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Hawnby Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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