Crime in Acklam: statistics, rates and trends
695 crimes were recorded in Acklam in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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695 crimes were recorded in Acklam in the 12 months to July 2026, 107.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (25% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Acklam has the 1,062nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Acklam | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 695 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.3 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,479 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Acklam was highest in the year to July 2026 (695 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (504). Over the whole period it rose 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 695 | 107.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 666 | 102.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 650 | 100.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 619 | 95.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 593 | 91.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 504 | 77.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 505 | 77.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 548 | 84.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 616 | 95.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 54 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Acklam over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+61%) and other theft (+36%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-59%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 26.7 | 0.78 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 26.1 | 1.70 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 132 | 20.4 | 2.46 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 10.2 | 1.50 | +61% |
| Other theft | 34 | 5.2 | 0.82 | +36% |
| Public order | 29 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -6% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.2 | 1.18 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.7 | 0.75 | -59% |
| Other crime | 19 | 2.9 | 1.39 | +280% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.2 | 0.38 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +25% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 0.57 | -17% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.6 | 0.75 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Acklam
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Acklam recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Acklam
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Acklam recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 24.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Acklam
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Acklam recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Acklam
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Acklam recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Acklam
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Acklam recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Acklam
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Acklam recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Acklam
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Acklam recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Acklam
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Acklam recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Acklam
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Acklam recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Acklam
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Acklam recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Acklam
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Acklam recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Acklam
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Acklam recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Acklam
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Acklam recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Acklam, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Acklam.
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Acklam over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 131 |
| On or near Coniston Shops | 105 |
| On or near Rievaulx Drive | 43 |
| On or near Beeford Drive | 33 |
| On or near Church Drive | 30 |
| On or near St Margaret'S Grove | 25 |
| On or near Glendale Road | 18 |
| On or near St Davids Way | 18 |
| On or near Church Lane | 15 |
| On or near Coniston Grove | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Acklam over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 302 | 43.5% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 24.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 142 | 20.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.6% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Acklam has an estimated population of 6,479. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Acklam sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Acklam |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.3% |
| Social rented homes | 1.4% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Acklam a safe place to live?
Acklam recorded 107.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Acklam?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Acklam going up or down?
Recorded crime in Acklam was up 4% on the year before: 695 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 666 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Acklam?
Acklam is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Acklam. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.