Crime in Coulby Newham: statistics, rates and trends
1,231 crimes were recorded in Coulby Newham in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Coulby Newham
- Questions about crime in Coulby Newham
- About this data
1,231 crimes were recorded in Coulby Newham in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 332 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Coulby Newham has the 450th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Coulby Newham | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,231 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.9 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,321 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Coulby Newham was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,231 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,045). Over the whole period it rose 9%, 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 | 1,231 | 147.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,156 | 138.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,109 | 133.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,165 | 140.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,180 | 141.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,045 | 125.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,133 | 136.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,153 | 138.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,130 | 135.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 113 |
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Coulby Newham 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+32%) and public order (+30%). The largest falls were in burglary (-15%) and violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 332 | 39.9 | 1.17 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 307 | 36.9 | 2.41 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 177 | 21.3 | 3.14 | +28% |
| Public order | 108 | 13.0 | 1.95 | +30% |
| Shoplifting | 96 | 11.5 | 1.39 | +32% |
| Other theft | 48 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +30% |
| Drugs | 34 | 4.1 | 1.25 | -8% |
| Burglary | 33 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +3% |
| Other crime | 25 | 3.0 | 1.42 | +39% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.6 | 1.96 | +47% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 1.1 | 1.31 | +80% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 0.87 | -12% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Coulby Newham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Coulby Newham recorded 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Coulby Newham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Coulby Newham recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 24.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Coulby Newham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Coulby Newham recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Coulby Newham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Coulby Newham recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Coulby Newham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Coulby Newham recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Coulby Newham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Coulby Newham recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Coulby Newham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Coulby Newham recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Coulby Newham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Coulby Newham recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Coulby Newham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Coulby Newham recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Coulby Newham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Coulby Newham recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Coulby Newham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Coulby Newham recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Coulby Newham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Coulby Newham recorded 9 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 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Coulby Newham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Coulby Newham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Coulby Newham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Coulby Newham recorded 3 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Coulby Newham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Coulby Newham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Coulby Newham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton West | 222 | 39.9 | -73% |
| Hemlington | 1,140 | 203.1 | +37% |
| Stainton & Thornton | 593 | 103.7 | -30% |
| Marton East | 415 | 57.8 | -61% |
| Ladgate | 731 | 136.9 | -7% |
| Nunthorpe | 264 | 46.8 | -68% |
| Kader | 424 | 72.4 | -51% |
| Trimdon | 471 | 74.9 | -49% |
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 Coulby Newham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 222 |
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Lonshurst | 70 |
| On or near Stainton Way | 54 |
| On or near The Coppice | 46 |
| On or near Parkway Shopping Centre | 43 |
| On or near Tollesby Bridge | 42 |
| On or near Lingfield Ash | 38 |
| On or near Dalby Way | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 33 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Coulby Newham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 448 | 36.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 336 | 27.3% |
| Not recorded | 307 | 24.9% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 3.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 37 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 19 | 1.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Coulby Newham has an estimated population of 8,321. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Coulby Newham sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Coulby Newham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.7% |
| Social rented homes | 30.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.6% |
Is Coulby Newham a safe place to live?
Coulby Newham recorded 147.9 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 Coulby Newham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 332 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (307).
Is crime in Coulby Newham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Coulby Newham was up 6% on the year before: 1,231 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,156 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Coulby Newham?
Coulby Newham 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 Coulby Newham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.