Crime Rate in Hemlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hemlington

The total recorded crimes in Hemlington, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hemlington crime rate of 10.51 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 Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (41) incidents (115.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (38) incidents (-2.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-2.63% decrease)
Hemlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dalcross Court with total crimes: 26
  • Darwen Court with total crimes: 12
  • Viewley Shopping Centre with total crimes: 10

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 July 2025 the Hemlington has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 10.51 ranking 7th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hemlington)CrimesRank (Hemlington)CrimesRank (Hemlington)
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
Brambles & Thorntree159 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield154 61,866 62,075 6
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

Hemlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (39 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 240 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202519
May 202527
April 202517
March 202515
February 202515
January 202521
December 202416
November 202412
October 202423
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 363 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202538
May 202537
April 202523
March 202540
February 202530
January 202524
December 202418
November 202422
October 202421
September 202431
August 202442

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 202511
April 20255
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20245
August 202415

A total of 365 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202539
May 202528
April 202526
March 202524
February 202526
January 202510
December 20247
November 202416
October 202446
September 202436
August 202469

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20253
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
February 20252
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 202513
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 202419
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hemlington in July 2025

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

1. Dalcross Court (Map)
Total26
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson10
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Darwen Court (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson6
Anti-social behaviour4
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Viewley Shopping Centre (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dallas Court (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Edgeworth Court (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Beckenham Gardens (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
7. Enderby Gardens (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brabourn Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Dodford Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
10. Cresswell Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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