Crime in Hemlington: statistics, rates and trends
1,054 crimes were recorded in Hemlington in the 12 months to August 2026, 187.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hemlington at a glance
- Crime trends in Hemlington
- Types of crime in Hemlington
- Hemlington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hemlington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hemlington
- Demographics of Hemlington
- Questions about crime in Hemlington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (351), anti-social behaviour (229) and criminal damage and arson (199) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 236th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Hemlington | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,054 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 187.8 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,613 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hemlington of any year here (1,054 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,054 | 187.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,283 | 228.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,557 | 277.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,646 | 293.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,496 | 444.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,551 | 276.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,311 | 233.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,572 | 280.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,541 | 274.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 88 |
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 118 |
| May 2026 | 102 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 96 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 78 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 70 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 76 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hemlington recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (5.3 times the national rate), other crime (2.8 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (2.7 times the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 32 to 46, while anti-social behaviour fell from 364 to 229 and drugs fell from 64 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 62.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 229 | 40.8 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 199 | 35.5 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Public order | 74 | 13.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 46 | 8.2 | 6.4 | +44% |
| Drugs | 44 | 7.8 | 3.3 | -31% |
| Other crime | 33 | 5.9 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.8 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Hemlington has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hemlington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainton & Thornton | 588 | 102.8 | -45% |
| Kader | 419 | 71.5 | -62% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,246 | 149.7 | -20% |
| Trimdon | 459 | 73.0 | -61% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | -22% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | -44% |
| Marton West | 230 | 41.4 | -78% |
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | -67% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Hemlington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dalcross Court” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dalcross Court | 81 |
| On or near Viewley Shopping Centre | 67 |
| On or near Darwen Court | 66 |
| On or near Dallas Court | 47 |
| On or near Eddison Way | 47 |
| On or near Ellis Gardens | 46 |
| On or near Elmstone Gardens | 42 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 36 |
| On or near Boscombe Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Beckenham Gardens | 32 |
Of the 825 crimes in Hemlington with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 229 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 351 | 42.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 330 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 5.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Hemlington has an estimated population of 5,613 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (48%, against 17%), more households without a car (38%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hemlington average decile 2.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hemlington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 38.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 47.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 54.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hemlington a safe place to live?
Hemlington recorded 187.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 236th 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 other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hemlington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 351 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (229).
Is crime in Hemlington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hemlington was down 18% on the year before: 1,054 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,283 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hemlington?
About 5,613 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hemlington?
Hemlington 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.