Crime in Coulby Newham: statistics, rates and trends
1,246 crimes were recorded in Coulby Newham in the 12 months to August 2026, 149.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Coulby Newham at a glance
- Crime trends in Coulby Newham
- Types of crime in Coulby Newham
- Coulby Newham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Coulby Newham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Coulby Newham
- Demographics of Coulby Newham
- Questions about crime in Coulby Newham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (335), anti-social behaviour (307) and criminal damage and arson (184) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 440th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Coulby Newham | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,246 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 149.7 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 8,321 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Coulby Newham of any year here (1,246 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,246 | 149.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,126 | 135.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,149 | 138.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,142 | 137.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,192 | 143.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,064 | 127.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,110 | 133.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,145 | 137.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,141 | 137.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 99 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 107 |
| January 2026 | 98 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 112 |
| October 2025 | 113 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Coulby Newham recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.3 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.4 times the national rate) and public order (93% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (32% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 32 to 52 and shoplifting rose from 73 to 101, while burglary fell from 38 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 335 | 40.3 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 36.9 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 184 | 22.1 | 6.7 | +30% |
| Public order | 107 | 12.9 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 12.1 | 8.5 | +38% |
| Other theft | 52 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +62% |
| Drugs | 35 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Burglary | 31 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -18% |
| Other crime | 28 | 3.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 3.4 | 5.0 | -10% |
| Robbery | 20 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Coulby Newham; the highest is Hemlington (187.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Marton West (41.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coulby Newham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton West | 230 | 41.4 | -72% |
| Hemlington | 1,054 | 187.8 | +25% |
| Stainton & Thornton | 588 | 102.8 | -31% |
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | -59% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | -3% |
| Nunthorpe | 243 | 43.1 | -71% |
| Kader | 419 | 71.5 | -52% |
| Trimdon | 459 | 73.0 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Coulby Newham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (243).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 243 |
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Lonshurst | 56 |
| On or near Stainton Way | 56 |
| On or near The Coppice | 54 |
| On or near Tollesby Bridge | 44 |
| On or near Parkway Shopping Centre | 40 |
| On or near Dalby Way | 36 |
| On or near Lingfield Ash | 35 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 34 |
Of the 939 crimes in Coulby Newham with a recorded outcome, 49% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 307 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 457 | 48.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 344 | 36.6% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 3.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Coulby Newham has an estimated population of 8,321 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (31%, against 17%), less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Coulby Newham average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Coulby Newham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Coulby Newham a safe place to live?
Coulby Newham recorded 149.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 440th 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 anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Coulby Newham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 335 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (307).
Is crime in Coulby Newham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coulby Newham was up 11% on the year before: 1,246 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,126 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Coulby Newham?
About 8,321 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Coulby Newham?
Coulby Newham 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.