Crime in Acklam: statistics, rates and trends
676 crimes were recorded in Acklam in the 12 months to August 2026, 104.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (176), anti-social behaviour (152) and shoplifting (132) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Acklam | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 676 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 104.3 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 6,479 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Acklam of any year here (676 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 676 | 104.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 659 | 101.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 673 | 103.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 610 | 94.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 606 | 93.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 494 | 76.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 516 | 79.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 528 | 81.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 621 | 95.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 57 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 59 |
| December 2025 | 60 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 73 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
Compared with England and Wales, Acklam recorded notably more shoplifting (2.4 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (56% above the national rate) and other crime (53% above the national rate), and notably less public order (35% below) and vehicle crime (32% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 39 to 68 and other theft rose from 25 to 32, while vehicle crime fell from 58 to 22 and burglary fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 176 | 27.2 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 23.5 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 20.4 | 8.5 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 10.5 | 6.7 | +74% |
| Other theft | 32 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -28% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -62% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Acklam; the highest is Longlands & Beechwood (284.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Kader (71.5).
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Acklam over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (125).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 125 |
| On or near Coniston Shops | 100 |
| On or near Rievaulx Drive | 42 |
| On or near Beeford Drive | 32 |
| On or near Church Drive | 29 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Grove | 22 |
| On or near Glendale Road | 17 |
| On or near Church Lane | 15 |
| On or near Hatfield Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Coniston Grove | 13 |
Of the 524 crimes in Acklam with a recorded outcome, 58% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 152 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 302 | 57.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 27.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 3.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Acklam has an estimated population of 6,479 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (1.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and more home ownership (83%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Acklam average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Acklam | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Acklam a safe place to live?
Acklam recorded 104.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,134th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Acklam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 176 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (152).
Is crime in Acklam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Acklam was up 3% on the year before: 676 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 659 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Acklam?
About 6,479 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Acklam?
Acklam is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.