Crime in Brambles & Thorntree: statistics, rates and trends
1,971 crimes were recorded in Brambles & Thorntree in the 12 months to July 2026, 194.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brambles & Thorntree at a glance
- Crime trends in Brambles & Thorntree
- Types of crime in Brambles & Thorntree
- Brambles & Thorntree compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brambles & Thorntree
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brambles & Thorntree
- Population and deprivation in Brambles & Thorntree
- Questions about crime in Brambles & Thorntree
- About this data
1,971 crimes were recorded in Brambles & Thorntree in the 12 months to July 2026, 194.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 670 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brambles & Thorntree has the 213th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brambles & Thorntree | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,971 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 194.7 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,123 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brambles & Thorntree was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,396 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,834). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 1,971 | 194.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,834 | 181.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,316 | 228.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,387 | 235.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,396 | 236.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,329 | 230.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,352 | 232.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,389 | 236.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,085 | 206.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 230 |
| June 2026 | 188 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 130 |
| March 2026 | 157 |
| February 2026 | 148 |
| January 2026 | 139 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 162 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 146 |
| August 2025 | 156 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brambles & Thorntree 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+134%) and robbery (+76%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 670 | 66.2 | 1.93 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 290 | 28.6 | 4.22 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 260 | 25.7 | 3.10 | +134% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 213 | 21.0 | 1.37 | -29% |
| Public order | 117 | 11.6 | 1.74 | -18% |
| Burglary | 93 | 9.2 | 2.60 | +72% |
| Drugs | 72 | 7.1 | 2.18 | +11% |
| Other theft | 65 | 6.4 | 1.00 | -19% |
| Other crime | 64 | 6.3 | 2.99 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 45 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +18% |
| Robbery | 44 | 4.3 | 3.22 | +76% |
| Possession of weapons | 23 | 2.3 | 2.34 | +92% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.1 | 1.32 | +38% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brambles & Thorntree
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 670 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 34.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brambles & Thorntree
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 290 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brambles & Thorntree
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 134% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brambles & Thorntree
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brambles & Thorntree
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brambles & Thorntree
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 72% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brambles & Thorntree
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brambles & Thorntree
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brambles & Thorntree
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brambles & Thorntree
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brambles & Thorntree
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 76% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brambles & Thorntree
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brambles & Thorntree
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Brambles & Thorntree
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Brambles & Thorntree recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brambles & Thorntree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brambles & Thorntree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brambles & Thorntree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,023 | 212.8 | +9% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,656 | 206.7 | +6% |
| North Ormesby | 1,072 | 247.6 | +27% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,457 | 275.6 | +42% |
| Central | 6,910 | 503.4 | +159% |
| Marton East | 415 | 57.8 | -70% |
| Ladgate | 731 | 136.9 | -30% |
| Park | 1,465 | 132.4 | -32% |
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 Brambles & Thorntree over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shrewsbury Road | 301 |
| On or near Barras Grove | 61 |
| On or near Homerton Road | 60 |
| On or near Kelfield Avenue | 58 |
| On or near Supermarket | 58 |
| On or near Kenmore Road | 50 |
| On or near Marshall Court | 50 |
| On or near Colmore Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Kedward Avenue | 41 |
| On or near Marshall Avenue | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brambles & Thorntree 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 | 671 | 34.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 664 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 213 | 10.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 148 | 7.5% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 6.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 57 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Brambles & Thorntree has an estimated population of 10,123. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brambles & Thorntree sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brambles & Thorntree |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.4% |
| Social rented homes | 49.5% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Brambles & Thorntree a safe place to live?
Brambles & Thorntree recorded 194.7 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 Brambles & Thorntree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 670 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (290).
Is crime in Brambles & Thorntree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brambles & Thorntree was up 7% on the year before: 1,971 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,834 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brambles & Thorntree?
Brambles & Thorntree 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 Brambles & Thorntree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.