Crime Rate in Ayresome: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ayresome

The total recorded crimes in Ayresome, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ayresome crime rate of 8.14 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 Ayresome, encompassing approximately 9,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-10.81% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
Ayresome Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bethune Road with total crimes: 9
  • Teesside Leisure Park with total crimes: 5
  • Kingsbridge Crescent with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ayresome?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Ayresome demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 1011 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ayresome recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Ayresome had fewer crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 1,116 crimes compared to 1,453. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ayresome witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ayresome Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ayresome has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 8.14 ranking 12th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Ayresome crimes were 1,011. The crime rate of Ayresome in 2024 was 105.49 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ayresome were around 1,116 crimes with yearly crime rate of 116.44 (year) or 9.70 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ayresome)CrimesRank (Ayresome)CrimesRank (Ayresome)
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
North Ormesby91 111,148 101,090 11
Linthorpe98 10560 16569 15
Ladgate72 13898 12776 12
Kader40 18697 14629 13
Acklam56 15782 13603 14
Stainton & Thornton56 14597 15330 17
Trimdon51 17491 18433 16
Marton East54 16496 17301 18
Marton West32 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe19 20168 20197 20

Ayresome Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 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 (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (38 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202537
March 202519
February 202520
January 202517
December 202410
November 202414
October 202418
September 202416
August 202438
July 202421
June 202440
May 202429

A total of 365 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202525
March 202533
February 202518
January 202529
December 202412
November 202422
October 202417
September 202426
August 202433
July 202464
June 202432
May 202429

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
November 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 150 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20259
February 202511
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 202413
September 202411
August 202411
July 202417
June 202436
May 20247

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20256
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ayresome in May 2025

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

1. Bethune Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Teesside Leisure Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kingsbridge Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
4. Meadow View Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Aintree Oval (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
6. Picton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Dunlane Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wordsworth Vale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Croft Avenue (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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