Crime Rate in Brambles & Thorntree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brambles & Thorntree

The total recorded crimes in Brambles & Thorntree, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brambles & Thorntree crime rate of 7.23 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-34.85% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (30) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Brambles & Thorntree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shrewsbury Road with total crimes: 22
  • Barras Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Cranfield Avenue with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Brambles & Thorntree has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 7.23 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brambles & Thorntree)CrimesRank (Brambles & Thorntree)CrimesRank (Brambles & Thorntree)
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
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
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

Brambles & Thorntree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (122 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (98 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 472 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202526
February 202513
January 202513
December 20247
November 202423
October 202433
September 202439
August 202453
July 202447
June 202478
May 202498

A total of 346 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202514
March 202521
February 202520
January 202516
December 202420
November 202421
October 202427
September 202421
August 202437
July 202427
June 202464
May 202428

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 766 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 58.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 122 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202566
March 202542
February 202562
January 202554
December 202429
November 202441
October 202449
September 202464
August 202467
July 202474
June 2024122
May 202453

A total of 79 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20259
February 20255
January 20257
December 20244
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 168 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202516
March 20258
February 20255
January 202510
December 20245
November 202416
October 202415
September 202415
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 129 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20258
December 20244
November 202416
October 202413
September 202422
August 202410
July 202410
June 20246
May 202413

A total of 98 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20246
August 20248
July 20244
June 202426
May 202411

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Brambles & Thorntree in May 2025

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

1. Shrewsbury Road (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Barras Grove (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Cranfield Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ferndale Avenue (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hershall Drive (Map)
Total5
Other crime4
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Barsford Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Colmore Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Carisbrooke Avenue (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bamboo Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Marshall Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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