Crime Rate in Longlands & Beechwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Longlands & Beechwood

The total recorded crimes in Longlands & Beechwood, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 274 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Longlands & Beechwood crime rate of 6.65 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (104) incidents (0.97% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (47) incidents (-41.98% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
Longlands & Beechwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 42
  • Hospital with total crimes: 30
  • Belle Vue Shops with total crimes: 9

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 July 2025 the Longlands & Beechwood has recorded 274 crimes with crime rate of 6.65 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Longlands & Beechwood)CrimesRank (Longlands & Beechwood)CrimesRank (Longlands & Beechwood)
Central582 17,277 15,684 1
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

Longlands & Beechwood 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 104 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (103 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (81 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 502 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202581
May 202549
April 202536
March 202546
February 202532
January 202538
December 202422
November 202424
October 202450
September 202432
August 202445

A total of 1237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 2025103
May 2025116
April 2025100
March 202594
February 202560
January 2025109
December 202495
November 202495
October 2024103
September 2024125
August 2024133

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 398 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202531
May 202528
April 202536
March 202528
February 202526
January 202536
December 202424
November 202423
October 202444
September 202435
August 202449

A total of 142 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202523
May 202514
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 202412
October 202418
September 202412
August 202419

A total of 210 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 202513
April 202522
March 202521
February 202519
January 202519
December 20246
November 202417
October 202417
September 202423
August 202419

A total of 308 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 202525
April 202513
March 202528
February 202518
January 202561
December 202419
November 202420
October 202429
September 202437
August 202441

A total of 150 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202513
May 202512
April 202512
March 202521
February 202511
January 202514
December 202412
November 202411
October 20245
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20257
May 202516
April 202512
March 20253
February 202510
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 202412
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20254
April 20254
March 20258
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 202517
April 202517
March 202512
February 20258
January 202513
December 202410
November 20249
October 20249
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20243

High Crime Locations Longlands & Beechwood in July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total42
Violence and sexual offences25
Public order7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total30
Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Belle Vue Shops (Map)
Total9
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery2
Vehicle crime2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Forber Road (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Eastbourne Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Robbery1
6. Hedingham Close (Map)
Total6
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Beverley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Easson Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
10. Sunley Avenue (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1

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