Crime in Ayresome: statistics, rates and trends
854 crimes were recorded in Ayresome in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ayresome at a glance
- Crime trends in Ayresome
- Types of crime in Ayresome
- Ayresome compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ayresome
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ayresome
- Population and deprivation in Ayresome
- Questions about crime in Ayresome
- About this data
854 crimes were recorded in Ayresome in the 12 months to July 2026, 116.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 300 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ayresome has the 874th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ayresome | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 854 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 116.8 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,310 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ayresome was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,148 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (854). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 854 | 116.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 959 | 131.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 981 | 134.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,131 | 154.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 876 | 119.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 959 | 131.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 968 | 132.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,148 | 157.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,006 | 137.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 67 |
| May 2026 | 63 |
| April 2026 | 64 |
| March 2026 | 86 |
| February 2026 | 64 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 73 |
| October 2025 | 69 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
| August 2025 | 111 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ayresome 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, criminal damage and arson, other crime.
The largest increases were in public order (+30%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 300 | 41.0 | 1.20 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 234 | 32.0 | 2.09 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 110 | 15.0 | 2.22 | -3% |
| Public order | 56 | 7.7 | 1.15 | +30% |
| Other crime | 33 | 4.5 | 2.14 | +3% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.1 | 0.64 | -14% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.7 | 1.13 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 3.0 | 0.61 | -37% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.9 | 0.81 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.27 | +12% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 0.71 | -61% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +200% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ayresome
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ayresome recorded 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ayresome
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ayresome recorded 234 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ayresome
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ayresome recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ayresome
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ayresome recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ayresome
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ayresome recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ayresome
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ayresome recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ayresome
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ayresome recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ayresome
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ayresome recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ayresome
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ayresome recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ayresome
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ayresome recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ayresome
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ayresome recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ayresome
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ayresome recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ayresome
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ayresome recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ayresome
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ayresome recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ayresome, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ayresome.
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 Ayresome over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bethune Road | 71 |
| On or near Stockton Road | 43 |
| On or near Teesside Leisure Park | 33 |
| On or near Nesham Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Newbury Avenue | 30 |
| On or near Tees Newport Bridge Approach Road | 26 |
| On or near Picton Avenue | 23 |
| On or near West Lane | 21 |
| On or near Price Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Dunlane Close | 19 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ayresome 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 293 | 34.3% |
| Not recorded | 234 | 27.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
Ayresome has an estimated population of 7,310. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ayresome sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ayresome |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.8% |
Is Ayresome a safe place to live?
Ayresome recorded 116.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Ayresome?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 300 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (234).
Is crime in Ayresome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ayresome was down 11% on the year before: 854 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 959 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ayresome?
Ayresome 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 Ayresome. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.