Crime Rate in Brambles & Thorntree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brambles & Thorntree

The total recorded crimes in Brambles & Thorntree, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brambles & Thorntree crime rate of 7.66 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 Brambles & Thorntree, encompassing approximately 20,744 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (-2.94% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
Brambles & Thorntree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranfield Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Barsford Road with total crimes: 9
  • Premier Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Brambles & Thorntree?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Brambles & Thorntree reported a higher crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 2,411 crimes compared to 1,598. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Brambles & Thorntree witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Brambles & Thorntree experienced a greater number of crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 2,249 crimes compared to 1,453. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Brambles & Thorntree witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Middlesbrough, Brambles & Thorntree has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Brambles & Thorntree Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brambles & Thorntree has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 7.66 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Brambles & Thorntree crimes were 2,411. The crime rate of Brambles & Thorntree in 2024 was 116.22 (year) or 9.69 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brambles & Thorntree were around 2,249 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.41 (year) or 9.03 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brambles & Thorntree)CrimesRank (Brambles & Thorntree)CrimesRank (Brambles & Thorntree)
Central582 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood274 23,587 23,197 2
Newport264 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister181 42,490 42,456 4
Park End & Beckfield154 61,866 62,075 6
Hemlington133 71,497 71,611 7
Park127 81,463 81,375 8
Coulby Newham87 111,273 91,140 9
Ayresome107 91,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby95 101,148 101,090 11
Ladgate49 17898 12776 12
Linthorpe64 12560 16569 15
Kader51 15697 14629 13
Acklam50 16782 13603 14
Trimdon53 13491 18433 16
Stainton & Thornton53 14597 15330 17
Marton East37 18496 17301 18
Marton West27 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe18 20168 20197 20

Brambles & Thorntree 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 66 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (68 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (66 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (42 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 62 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (41 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (33 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (64 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 276 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202530
April 202514
March 202521
February 202520
January 202516
December 202420
November 202421
October 202427
September 202421
August 202437

A total of 80 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 143 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 202512
April 202516
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413

A total of 651 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202566
June 202568
May 202543
April 202566
March 202542
February 202562
January 202554
December 202429
November 202441
October 202449
September 202464
August 202467

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 298 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202513
January 202513
December 20247
November 202423
October 202433
September 202439
August 202453

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 70 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20249
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
November 202416
October 202413
September 202422
August 202410

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Brambles & Thorntree in July 2025

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

1. Cranfield Avenue (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order1
2. Barsford Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Premier Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Norwood Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barras Grove (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Kedward Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
7. Burnholme Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Homerton Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Repton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
10. Alconbury Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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