Crime Rate in Longlands & Beechwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longlands & Beechwood

The total recorded crimes in Longlands & Beechwood, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 308 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longlands & Beechwood crime rate of 7.48 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 Longlands & Beechwood, encompassing approximately 41,202 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (116) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (28) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
Longlands & Beechwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 37
  • Hospital with total crimes: 33
  • Beverley Road with total crimes: 33

How safe is Longlands & Beechwood?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Longlands & Beechwood reported a higher crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 3,587 crimes compared to 1,598. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Longlands & Beechwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Longlands & Beechwood experienced a greater number of crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 3,197 crimes compared to 1,453. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Longlands & Beechwood witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Longlands & Beechwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Longlands & Beechwood has recorded 308 crimes with crime rate of 7.48 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Longlands & Beechwood crimes were 3,587. The crime rate of Longlands & Beechwood in 2024 was 87.06 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Longlands & Beechwood were around 3,197 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.59 (year) or 6.47 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longlands & Beechwood)CrimesRank (Longlands & Beechwood)CrimesRank (Longlands & Beechwood)
Central566 17,277 15,684 1
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

Longlands & Beechwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (116 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (49 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (100 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (94 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (46 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (109 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (61 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 95 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 (95 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (103 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (50 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (125 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (37 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (133 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 109 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 37 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (240 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (78 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (106 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (60 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 374 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202528
February 202518
January 202561
December 202419
November 202420
October 202429
September 202437
August 202441
July 202415
June 202442
May 202426

A total of 202 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202521
February 202511
January 202514
December 202412
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 202419
July 202412
June 202438
May 202422

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 478 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202536
March 202528
February 202526
January 202536
December 202424
November 202423
October 202444
September 202435
August 202449
July 202435
June 202478
May 202436

A total of 166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202419
July 20244
June 202436
May 202416

A total of 1485 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 114.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025116
April 2025100
March 202594
February 202560
January 2025109
December 202495
November 202495
October 2024103
September 2024125
August 2024133
July 2024109
June 2024240
May 2024106

A total of 531 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202536
March 202546
February 202532
January 202538
December 202422
November 202424
October 202450
September 202432
August 202445
July 202437
June 202460
May 202460

A total of 99 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 20253
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248

A total of 137 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243
July 20247
June 202410
May 202412

A total of 286 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202522
March 202521
February 202519
January 202519
December 20246
November 202417
October 202417
September 202423
August 202419
July 202432
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Longlands & Beechwood in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total37
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft4
Drugs2
Public order2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Beverley Road (Map)
Total33
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Tranter Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Highfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
6. Bolton Court (Map)
Total6
Drugs5
Public order1
7. Elderwood Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Bishopton Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stanhope Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Kilburn Road (Map)
Total5
Vehicle crime5

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