Crime in Ladgate: statistics, rates and trends
731 crimes were recorded in Ladgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
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731 crimes were recorded in Ladgate in the 12 months to July 2026, 136.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 198 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ladgate has the 575th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ladgate | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 731 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.9 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,338 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ladgate was highest in the year to July 2018 (864 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (589). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 731 | 136.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 589 | 110.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 603 | 113.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 597 | 111.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 635 | 119.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 763 | 142.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 816 | 152.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 816 | 152.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 864 | 161.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 82 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 67 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ladgate 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+381%) and public order (+74%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 198 | 37.1 | 1.08 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 173 | 32.4 | 3.91 | +381% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 108 | 20.2 | 2.98 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 11.6 | 0.76 | -33% |
| Public order | 54 | 10.1 | 1.52 | +74% |
| Drugs | 27 | 5.1 | 1.55 | +12% |
| Burglary | 26 | 4.9 | 1.38 | -16% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.5 | 0.70 | +4% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.2 | 1.51 | +0% |
| Robbery | 16 | 3.0 | 2.22 | +300% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.8 | 0.57 | -46% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.5 | 1.54 | +60% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ladgate
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ladgate recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ladgate
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ladgate recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 381% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ladgate
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ladgate recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ladgate
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ladgate recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ladgate
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ladgate recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ladgate
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ladgate recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ladgate
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ladgate recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ladgate
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ladgate recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ladgate
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ladgate recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ladgate
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ladgate recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ladgate
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ladgate recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ladgate
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ladgate recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ladgate
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ladgate recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ladgate
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ladgate recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ladgate, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ladgate.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ladgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton East | 415 | 57.8 | -58% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,457 | 275.6 | +101% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,231 | 147.9 | +8% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,656 | 206.7 | +51% |
| Marton West | 222 | 39.9 | -71% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,023 | 212.8 | +55% |
| Acklam | 695 | 107.3 | -22% |
| Kader | 424 | 72.4 | -47% |
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 Ladgate over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broughton Avenue | 209 |
| On or near Coleby Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Morpeth Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Kesteven Road | 30 |
| On or near Adstock Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 24 |
| On or near Dawlish Green | 19 |
| On or near Brettenham Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Chippenham Road | 18 |
| On or near Columbine Close | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ladgate 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 | 315 | 43.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 30.4% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.5% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Ladgate has an estimated population of 5,338. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ladgate sits in decile 3.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ladgate |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.5% |
Is Ladgate a safe place to live?
Ladgate recorded 136.9 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 Ladgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (173).
Is crime in Ladgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ladgate was up 24% on the year before: 731 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 589 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ladgate?
Ladgate 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 Ladgate. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.