Crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister: statistics, rates and trends
2,057 crimes were recorded in Berwick Hills & Pallister in the 12 months to August 2026, 216.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Berwick Hills & Pallister
- Questions about crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (683), criminal damage and arson (304) and anti-social behaviour (253) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 165th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Berwick Hills & Pallister | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,057 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 216.3 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,508 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister of any year here (2,057 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,057 | 216.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,125 | 223.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,351 | 247.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,445 | 257.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,634 | 277.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,295 | 241.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,402 | 252.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,919 | 307.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,576 | 270.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 183 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (4.7 times the national rate), robbery (3.9 times the national rate) and other crime (3.2 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 22 to 51 and criminal damage and arson rose from 223 to 304, while shoplifting fell from 323 to 229 and other crime fell from 83 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 683 | 71.8 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 304 | 32.0 | 6.7 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 26.6 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 229 | 24.1 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Public order | 157 | 16.5 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 89 | 9.4 | 6.4 | -1% |
| Drugs | 76 | 8.0 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Other crime | 64 | 6.7 | 2.1 | -23% |
| Burglary | 57 | 6.0 | 3.6 | -14% |
| Robbery | 51 | 5.4 | 1.4 | +132% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 5.3 | 5.0 | +28% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -5% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Berwick Hills & Pallister; the highest is Central, Middlesbrough (503.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Marton East (62.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Berwick Hills & Pallister |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brambles & Thorntree | 1,957 | 193.3 | -11% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,641 | 204.8 | -5% |
| North Ormesby | 1,059 | 244.6 | +13% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,566 | 284.3 | +31% |
| Central | 6,904 | 503.0 | +132% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | -33% |
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | -71% |
| Park | 1,455 | 131.5 | -39% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Berwick Hills & Pallister over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (194).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 194 |
| On or near Norfolk Place Shops | 142 |
| On or near Cargo Fleet Shops | 81 |
| On or near Gribdale Road | 56 |
| On or near Pallister Park | 54 |
| On or near Cottingham Drive | 53 |
| On or near Byfleet Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 44 |
| On or near Cotswold Avenue | 42 |
Of the 1,804 crimes in Berwick Hills & Pallister with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 253 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 737 | 40.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 657 | 36.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 116 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 102 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 4.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Berwick Hills & Pallister has an estimated population of 9,508 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (43%, against 17%), more households without a car (47%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (33%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Berwick Hills & Pallister average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Berwick Hills & Pallister | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 14.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 33.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 38.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 42.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Berwick Hills & Pallister a safe place to live?
Berwick Hills & Pallister recorded 216.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 165th 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 robbery.
What is the most common crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 683 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (304).
Is crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister going up or down?
Recorded crime in Berwick Hills & Pallister was down 3% on the year before: 2,057 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,125 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Berwick Hills & Pallister?
About 9,508 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Berwick Hills & Pallister?
Berwick Hills & Pallister 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.