Crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister: statistics, rates and trends
2,023 crimes were recorded in Berwick Hills & Pallister in the 12 months to July 2026, 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister at a glance
- Crime trends in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- Types of crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- Berwick Hills & Pallister compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- What happened after crimes were reported in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- Population and deprivation in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- Questions about crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- About this data
2,023 crimes were recorded in Berwick Hills & Pallister in the 12 months to July 2026, 212.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 674 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Berwick Hills & Pallister has the 168th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Berwick Hills & Pallister | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,023 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 212.8 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,508 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister was highest in the year to July 2019 (2,822 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,023). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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 | 2,023 | 212.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,164 | 227.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,384 | 250.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,436 | 256.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,652 | 278.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,232 | 234.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,496 | 262.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,822 | 296.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,563 | 269.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 169 |
| June 2026 | 142 |
| May 2026 | 175 |
| April 2026 | 177 |
| March 2026 | 194 |
| February 2026 | 169 |
| January 2026 | 130 |
| December 2025 | 145 |
| November 2025 | 185 |
| October 2025 | 206 |
| September 2025 | 182 |
| August 2025 | 149 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Berwick Hills & Pallister 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in robbery (+117%) and criminal damage and arson (+34%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-33%) and other crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 674 | 70.9 | 2.07 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 297 | 31.2 | 4.61 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 252 | 26.5 | 1.73 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 224 | 23.6 | 2.84 | -33% |
| Public order | 149 | 15.7 | 2.36 | +10% |
| Other theft | 87 | 9.2 | 1.43 | -8% |
| Drugs | 76 | 8.0 | 2.44 | -15% |
| Other crime | 64 | 6.7 | 3.19 | -27% |
| Burglary | 58 | 6.1 | 1.72 | -15% |
| Robbery | 50 | 5.3 | 3.89 | +117% |
| Vehicle crime | 46 | 4.8 | 0.98 | +2% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 2.1 | 2.17 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 2.0 | 2.43 | -10% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 0.44 | +40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 674 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (70.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 33.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 297 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Berwick Hills & Pallister
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Berwick Hills & Pallister, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Berwick Hills & Pallister.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berwick Hills & Pallister |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles & Thorntree | 1,971 | 194.7 | -8% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,656 | 206.7 | -3% |
| North Ormesby | 1,072 | 247.6 | +16% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,457 | 275.6 | +30% |
| Central | 6,910 | 503.4 | +137% |
| Ladgate | 731 | 136.9 | -36% |
| Marton East | 415 | 57.8 | -73% |
| Park | 1,465 | 132.4 | -38% |
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 Berwick Hills & Pallister over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 193 |
| On or near Norfolk Place Shops | 133 |
| On or near Cargo Fleet Shops | 77 |
| On or near Gribdale Road | 58 |
| On or near Pallister Park | 54 |
| On or near Cottingham Drive | 53 |
| On or near Byfleet Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Cotswold Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Berwick Hills & Pallister 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 | 719 | 35.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 638 | 31.5% |
| Not recorded | 252 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 101 | 5.0% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 27 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
Berwick Hills & Pallister has an estimated population of 9,508. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Berwick Hills & Pallister sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Berwick Hills & Pallister |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.8% |
| Social rented homes | 42.7% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Berwick Hills & Pallister a safe place to live?
Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 212.8 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 Berwick Hills & Pallister?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 674 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (297).
Is crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister was down 7% on the year before: 2,023 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,164 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Berwick Hills & Pallister?
Berwick Hills & Pallister 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 Berwick Hills & Pallister. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.