Crime in Central, Middlesbrough: statistics, rates and trends
6,904 crimes were recorded in Central, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to August 2026, 503.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Central, Middlesbrough at a glance
- Crime trends in Central, Middlesbrough
- Types of crime in Central, Middlesbrough
- Central, Middlesbrough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Central, Middlesbrough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Central, Middlesbrough
- Demographics of Central, Middlesbrough
- Questions about crime in Central, Middlesbrough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (2,178), anti-social behaviour (958) and shoplifting (861) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 19th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Central, Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 6,904 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 503.0 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 13,726 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Central, Middlesbrough peaked in the year to August 2019 (8,099 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (6,181). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 6,904 | 503.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 6,542 | 476.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 6,824 | 497.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 7,767 | 565.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 7,939 | 578.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,181 | 450.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,709 | 488.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 8,099 | 590.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 7,686 | 560.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 611 |
| July 2026 | 594 |
| June 2026 | 588 |
| May 2026 | 548 |
| April 2026 | 560 |
| March 2026 | 588 |
| February 2026 | 552 |
| January 2026 | 556 |
| December 2025 | 525 |
| November 2025 | 598 |
| October 2025 | 635 |
| September 2025 | 549 |
Compared with England and Wales, Central, Middlesbrough recorded notably more robbery (11.2 times the national rate), drugs (8.3 times the national rate) and other crime (7.9 times the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 145 to 210 and shoplifting rose from 613 to 861, while theft from the person fell from 61 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2,178 | 158.7 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 958 | 69.8 | 15.4 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 861 | 62.7 | 8.5 | +40% |
| Public order | 645 | 47.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 453 | 33.0 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Drugs | 372 | 27.1 | 3.3 | +20% |
| Other theft | 313 | 22.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 297 | 21.6 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Other crime | 228 | 16.6 | 2.1 | -3% |
| Burglary | 211 | 15.4 | 3.6 | +27% |
| Robbery | 210 | 15.3 | 1.4 | +45% |
| Possession of weapons | 80 | 5.8 | 1.0 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 50 | 3.6 | 1.7 | -18% |
| Bicycle theft | 48 | 3.5 | 0.8 | -13% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Central, Middlesbrough has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Central, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ormesby | 1,059 | 244.6 | -51% |
| Newport | 2,451 | 207.3 | -59% |
| Park | 1,455 | 131.5 | -74% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,566 | 284.3 | -43% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | -57% |
| Linthorpe | 1,136 | 198.6 | -61% |
| Brambles & Thorntree | 1,957 | 193.3 | -62% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | -79% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Central, Middlesbrough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (747).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 747 |
| On or near Police Station | 723 |
| On or near Hill Street Shopping Centre | 397 |
| On or near Albert Road | 389 |
| On or near The Cleveland Shopping Centre | 270 |
| On or near Captain Cook Square | 249 |
| On or near Pine Street | 164 |
| On or near Supermarket | 144 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 140 |
| On or near Albert Mews | 127 |
Of the 5,946 crimes in Central, Middlesbrough with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 12% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 958 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 2,022 | 34.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 2,011 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 715 | 12.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 386 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 344 | 5.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 196 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 73 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 24 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Central, Middlesbrough has an estimated population of 13,726 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (33.3%, against 7.9%), more unemployed residents (10.4%, against 3.4%) and more households without a car (56%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Central, Middlesbrough average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Central, Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 7.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 36.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 10.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 33.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 55.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 25.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.5% | 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 Central, Middlesbrough a safe place to live?
Central, Middlesbrough recorded 503.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 19th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Central, Middlesbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 2,178 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (958).
Is crime in Central, Middlesbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Central, Middlesbrough was up 6% on the year before: 6,904 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 6,542 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Central, Middlesbrough?
About 13,726 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 7.0% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Central, Middlesbrough?
Central, Middlesbrough 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.