Crime Rate in Marton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Marton West

The total recorded crimes in Marton West, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Marton West crime rate of 5.62 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 Marton West, encompassing approximately 5,689 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Marton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Sudbury with total crimes: 3
  • Fairydell with total crimes: 3

How safe is Marton West?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Marton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 281 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Marton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Marton West had fewer crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 260 crimes compared to 1,453. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Marton West recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Marton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Marton West has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 5.62 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Marton West crimes were 281. The crime rate of Marton West in 2024 was 49.39 (year) or 4.12 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Marton West were around 260 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.70 (year) or 3.81 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Marton West)CrimesRank (Marton West)CrimesRank (Marton West)
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
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
Nunthorpe19 20168 20197 20

Marton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20254
March 202510
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 20241
October 20248
September 20243
August 20249
July 20245
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Marton West in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Sudbury (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Fairydell (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
4. Eagle Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Gables (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
6. Hammond Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Canberra Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Brass Castle Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carnoustie Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Rushmere (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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