Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 566 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.59 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 Central, encompassing approximately 958,037 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (169) incidents (19.01% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (106) incidents (-9.40% decrease)
  • Public order: (65) incidents (12.07% increase)
Central 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
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 23

How safe is Central?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Central reported a higher crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 7,277 crimes compared to 1,598. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 5,684 crimes compared to 1,453. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Central witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Central has recorded 566 crimes with crime rate of 0.47 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Central crimes were 7,277. The crime rate of Central in 2024 was 28.76 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central were around 5,684 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.92 (year) or 2.08 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
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
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

Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (169 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (106 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (142 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (117 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (189 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (107 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 169 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 72 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (149 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 78 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (77 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (164 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (77 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (162 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (80 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (188 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (115 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 186 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (416 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (180 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (81 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2459 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 189.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025169
April 2025142
March 2025189
February 2025169
January 2025149
December 2024157
November 2024188
October 2024164
September 2024162
August 2024188
July 2024186
June 2024416
May 2024180

A total of 1300 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 100.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025106
April 2025117
March 2025107
February 202572
January 202574
December 202478
November 202477
October 202477
September 202480
August 2024115
July 202492
June 2024224
May 202481

A total of 352 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202529
March 202528
February 202523
January 202523
December 202428
November 202424
October 202423
September 202429
August 202428
July 202423
June 202448
May 202420

A total of 389 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202524
March 202523
February 202527
January 202528
December 202420
November 202438
October 202437
September 202437
August 202432
July 202428
June 202448
May 202429

A total of 191 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202513
March 202511
February 202513
January 202510
December 202421
November 202420
October 202415
September 20249
August 202421
July 202414
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 773 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202565
April 202558
March 202555
February 202548
January 202544
December 202446
November 202457
October 202462
September 202451
August 202459
July 202474
June 2024106
May 202448

A total of 694 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202548
March 202547
February 202542
January 202540
December 202433
November 202443
October 202467
September 202468
August 202444
July 202452
June 2024114
May 202446

A total of 116 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 646 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202533
March 202546
February 202536
January 202547
December 202435
November 202430
October 202445
September 202449
August 2024101
July 202453
June 202480
May 202444

A total of 280 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202510
March 202513
February 202515
January 202534
December 202422
November 202411
October 202417
September 202422
August 202428
July 202415
June 202440
May 202419

A total of 265 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202520
March 202522
February 202520
January 202519
December 202411
November 202417
October 202421
September 202421
August 202427
July 202423
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 72 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20243
August 202412
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 71 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 72 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243

High Crime Locations Central in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total47
Violence and sexual offences24
Drugs8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other crime6
Public order2
Robbery1
2. Captain Cook Square (Map)
Total39
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft3
Public order3
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
5. The Cleveland Shopping Centre (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Hill Street Shopping Centre (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
7. Gurney Street (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Shoplifting1
8. Albert Terrace (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Albert Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
10. Lytton Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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