Crime Rate in Ladgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ladgate

The total recorded crimes in Ladgate, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ladgate crime rate of 4.68 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 Ladgate, encompassing approximately 15,372 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
Ladgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morpeth Avenue with total crimes: 12
  • Broughton Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Paignton Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ladgate?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Ladgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 898 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ladgate recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Ladgate had fewer crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 776 crimes compared to 1,453. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ladgate recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ladgate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ladgate has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Ladgate crimes were 898. The crime rate of Ladgate in 2024 was 58.42 (year) or 4.87 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ladgate were around 776 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.48 (year) or 4.21 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ladgate)CrimesRank (Ladgate)CrimesRank (Ladgate)
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
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
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

Ladgate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202513
March 20252
February 20254
January 20256
December 202424
November 202411
October 20249
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202533
March 202524
February 202537
January 202519
December 202445
November 202417
October 202420
September 202423
August 202424
July 202420
June 202450
May 202433

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20248
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20257
March 202518
February 202511
January 202517
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 202410
August 202415
July 202411
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
February 202512
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 66 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20241
June 202424
May 20245

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ladgate in May 2025

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

1. Morpeth Avenue (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Broughton Avenue (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Paignton Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Gretton Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Brettenham Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
6. St Ives Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Aldergrove Drive (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
8. Ladgate Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Oswestry Green (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Forfar Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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