Crime in Ayresome: statistics, rates and trends
806 crimes were recorded in Ayresome in the 12 months to August 2026, 110.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (288), anti-social behaviour (203) and criminal damage and arson (103) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,007th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ayresome | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 806 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 110.3 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,310 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ayresome of any year here (806 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 806 | 110.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 968 | 132.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 979 | 133.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,149 | 157.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 889 | 121.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 942 | 128.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 974 | 133.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,111 | 152.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,040 | 142.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ayresome recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (81% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (34% below) and other theft (28% below). On the year before, public order rose from 46 to 54, while anti-social behaviour fell from 308 to 203 and vehicle crime fell from 35 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 288 | 39.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 27.8 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 103 | 14.1 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Public order | 54 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 34 | 4.7 | 6.4 | +13% |
| Other crime | 31 | 4.2 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Drugs | 26 | 3.6 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -31% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.7 | 3.6 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ayresome; the highest is Central, Middlesbrough (503.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Kader (71.5).
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Ayresome over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bethune Road” (65).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bethune Road | 65 |
| On or near Stockton Road | 39 |
| On or near Teesside Leisure Park | 33 |
| On or near Newbury Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Nesham Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Tees Newport Bridge Approach Road | 26 |
| On or near Picton Avenue | 24 |
| On or near West Lane | 22 |
| On or near Croft Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Price Avenue | 17 |
Of the 603 crimes in Ayresome with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 203 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 287 | 47.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 197 | 32.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Ayresome has an estimated population of 7,310 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ayresome average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ayresome | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.8% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ayresome a safe place to live?
Ayresome recorded 110.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,007th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Ayresome?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 288 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Ayresome going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ayresome was down 17% on the year before: 806 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 968 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ayresome?
About 7,310 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ayresome?
Ayresome 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.