Crime in Ladgate: statistics, rates and trends
779 crimes were recorded in Ladgate in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 34% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (206), shoplifting (201) and criminal damage and arson (113) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ladgate | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 779 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.9 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +34% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,338 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Ladgate peaked in the year to August 2018 (910 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (582). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 779 | 145.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 582 | 109.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 604 | 113.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 605 | 113.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 607 | 113.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 784 | 146.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 809 | 151.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 767 | 143.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 910 | 170.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ladgate recorded notably more shoplifting (4.5 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (3.1 times the national rate) and other crime (77% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (33% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 45 to 201 and public order rose from 31 to 60, while anti-social behaviour fell from 89 to 61 and burglary fell from 34 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 38.6 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 201 | 37.7 | 8.5 | +347% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 113 | 21.2 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 61 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Public order | 60 | 11.2 | 6.7 | +94% |
| Drugs | 27 | 5.1 | 3.3 | +17% |
| Burglary | 24 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 3.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 3.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ladgate; the highest is Longlands & Beechwood (284.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Marton West (41.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ladgate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | -57% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,566 | 284.3 | +95% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,246 | 149.7 | +3% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,641 | 204.8 | +40% |
| Marton West | 230 | 41.4 | -72% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | +48% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | -29% |
| Kader | 419 | 71.5 | -51% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Ladgate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Broughton Avenue” (238).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Broughton Avenue | 238 |
| On or near Coleby Avenue | 40 |
| On or near Kesteven Road | 37 |
| On or near Morpeth Avenue | 31 |
| On or near Adstock Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Dawlish Green | 23 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Chippenham Road | 19 |
| On or near Brettenham Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Broadwell Road | 18 |
Of the 718 crimes in Ladgate with a recorded outcome, 46% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 61 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 330 | 46.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 235 | 32.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 52 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 6.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Ladgate has an estimated population of 5,338 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more households without a car (32%, against 23%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ladgate average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ladgate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 52.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ladgate a safe place to live?
Ladgate recorded 145.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 465th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Ladgate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (201).
Is crime in Ladgate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ladgate was up 34% on the year before: 779 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 582 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ladgate?
About 5,338 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ladgate?
Ladgate 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.