Crime Rate in Hemlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemlington

The total recorded crimes in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemlington crime rate of 9.48 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 Hemlington, encompassing approximately 12,657 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
Hemlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boscombe Gardens with total crimes: 25
  • Dalcross Court with total crimes: 17
  • Viewley Shopping Centre with total crimes: 9

How safe is Hemlington?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Hemlington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 1497 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hemlington witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Hemlington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 1,611 crimes compared to 1,453. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hemlington witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hemlington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hemlington has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 9.48 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Hemlington crimes were 1,497. The crime rate of Hemlington in 2024 was 118.27 (year) or 9.86 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hemlington were around 1,611 crimes with yearly crime rate of 127.27 (year) or 10.61 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemlington)CrimesRank (Hemlington)CrimesRank (Hemlington)
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
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

Hemlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (28 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 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 (16 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 283 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202517
March 202515
February 202515
January 202521
December 202416
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 202422
July 202428
June 202444
May 202431

A total of 425 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202523
March 202540
February 202530
January 202524
December 202418
November 202422
October 202421
September 202431
August 202442
July 202449
June 202456
May 202432

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20247
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 388 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202526
March 202524
February 202526
January 202510
December 20247
November 202416
October 202446
September 202436
August 202469
July 202439
June 202440
May 202421

A total of 122 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202415
July 202412
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
May 20246

A total of 89 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 202513
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202419
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hemlington in May 2025

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

1. Boscombe Gardens (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Dalcross Court (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
3. Viewley Shopping Centre (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Faygate Court (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime2
5. Eddison Way (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
6. Darwen Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Brabourn Gardens (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Enderby Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Mowbray Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ellis Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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