Crime Rate in Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central

The total recorded crimes in Central, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 582 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central crime rate of 0.61 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (183) incidents (-9.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (88) incidents (-12.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (59.18% increase)
Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 62
  • The Cleveland Shopping Centre with total crimes: 41
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 25

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 July 2025 the Central has recorded 582 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)CrimesRank (Central)
Longlands & Beechwood274 23,587 23,197 2
Newport264 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister181 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree159 52,411 52,249 5
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

Central 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 183 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (203 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (100 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2063 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 171.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 203 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025183
June 2025203
May 2025169
April 2025142
March 2025189
February 2025169
January 2025149
December 2024157
November 2024188
October 2024164
September 2024162
August 2024188

A total of 240 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202520
May 202516
April 202520
March 202522
February 202520
January 202519
December 202411
November 202417
October 202421
September 202421
August 202427

A total of 348 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202532
May 202518
April 202524
March 202523
February 202527
January 202528
December 202420
November 202438
October 202437
September 202437
August 202432

A total of 132 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202524
May 202511
April 20255
March 202512
February 202510
January 20259
December 202412
November 20247
October 20249
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 609 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202549
May 202550
April 202548
March 202547
February 202542
January 202540
December 202433
November 202443
October 202467
September 202468
August 202444

A total of 260 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202532
May 202534
April 202510
March 202513
February 202515
January 202534
December 202422
November 202411
October 202417
September 202422
August 202428

A total of 55 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 1091 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 90.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 2025100
May 2025106
April 2025117
March 2025107
February 202572
January 202574
December 202478
November 202477
October 202477
September 202480
August 2024115

A total of 663 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202559
June 202559
May 202565
April 202558
March 202555
February 202548
January 202544
December 202446
November 202457
October 202462
September 202451
August 202459

A total of 309 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202523
May 202526
April 202529
March 202528
February 202523
January 202523
December 202428
November 202424
October 202423
September 202429
August 202428

A total of 530 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202533
May 202547
April 202533
March 202546
February 202536
January 202547
December 202435
November 202430
October 202445
September 202449
August 2024101

A total of 175 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 20255
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20244
November 20242
October 202413
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 57 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20247

High Crime Locations Central in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total62
Violence and sexual offences23
Other crime20
Drugs8
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
2. The Cleveland Shopping Centre (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting22
Public order10
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Lytton Street (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Drugs3
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
5. Hill Street Shopping Centre (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting17
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Theft from the person1
6. Captain Cook Square (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting11
Other theft2
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
9. Albert Terrace (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
10. Newstead Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

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