Crime in Longlands & Beechwood: statistics, rates and trends
3,457 crimes were recorded in Longlands & Beechwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 275.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Longlands & Beechwood at a glance
- Crime trends in Longlands & Beechwood
- Types of crime in Longlands & Beechwood
- Longlands & Beechwood compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Longlands & Beechwood
- What happened after crimes were reported in Longlands & Beechwood
- Population and deprivation in Longlands & Beechwood
- Questions about crime in Longlands & Beechwood
- About this data
3,457 crimes were recorded in Longlands & Beechwood in the 12 months to July 2026, 275.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,330 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Longlands & Beechwood has the 93rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Longlands & Beechwood | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,457 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 275.6 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 12,544 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Longlands & Beechwood was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,457 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (2,920). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 3,457 | 275.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,364 | 268.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,226 | 257.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,227 | 257.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,192 | 254.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,995 | 238.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,100 | 247.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,920 | 232.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,929 | 233.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 385 |
| June 2026 | 342 |
| May 2026 | 293 |
| April 2026 | 306 |
| March 2026 | 312 |
| February 2026 | 231 |
| January 2026 | 266 |
| December 2025 | 230 |
| November 2025 | 232 |
| October 2025 | 256 |
| September 2025 | 316 |
| August 2025 | 288 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Longlands & Beechwood 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 violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+192%) and public order (+43%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-43%) and possession of weapons (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,330 | 106.0 | 3.10 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 404 | 32.2 | 4.75 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 383 | 30.5 | 1.99 | -24% |
| Public order | 301 | 24.0 | 3.61 | +43% |
| Shoplifting | 298 | 23.8 | 2.87 | +192% |
| Vehicle crime | 177 | 14.1 | 2.86 | -43% |
| Other theft | 144 | 11.5 | 1.80 | +1% |
| Burglary | 114 | 9.1 | 2.57 | -24% |
| Drugs | 106 | 8.5 | 2.58 | -16% |
| Other crime | 93 | 7.4 | 3.51 | +16% |
| Robbery | 52 | 4.1 | 3.07 | +21% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.2 | 2.22 | -34% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 1.6 | 1.94 | -5% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.38 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Longlands & Beechwood
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 1,330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (106.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Longlands & Beechwood
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 404 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Longlands & Beechwood
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 383 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Longlands & Beechwood
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Longlands & Beechwood
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 298 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 192% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Longlands & Beechwood
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Longlands & Beechwood
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 144 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Longlands & Beechwood
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 114 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Longlands & Beechwood
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 106 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Longlands & Beechwood
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Longlands & Beechwood
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Longlands & Beechwood
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Longlands & Beechwood
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Longlands & Beechwood
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Longlands & Beechwood recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Longlands & Beechwood, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Longlands & Beechwood.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longlands & Beechwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,465 | 132.4 | -52% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,023 | 212.8 | -23% |
| Central | 6,910 | 503.4 | +83% |
| Acklam | 695 | 107.3 | -61% |
| North Ormesby | 1,072 | 247.6 | -10% |
| Ladgate | 731 | 136.9 | -50% |
| Linthorpe | 1,152 | 201.4 | -27% |
| Newport | 2,429 | 205.4 | -25% |
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 Longlands & Beechwood over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 843 |
| On or near Beverley Road | 316 |
| On or near Belle Vue Shops | 96 |
| On or near Holyrood Lane | 69 |
| On or near Thorndyke Avenue | 66 |
| On or near Aspen Drive | 50 |
| On or near Hedingham Close | 49 |
| On or near Easson Street | 47 |
| On or near Marton Road | 47 |
| On or near Selkirk Close | 47 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Longlands & Beechwood 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,382 | 40.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 986 | 28.5% |
| Not recorded | 383 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 257 | 7.4% |
| Under investigation | 178 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 120 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 44 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.2% |
Longlands & Beechwood has an estimated population of 12,544. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Longlands & Beechwood sits in decile 1.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Longlands & Beechwood |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.4% |
| Social rented homes | 41.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.4% |
Is Longlands & Beechwood a safe place to live?
Longlands & Beechwood recorded 275.6 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 Longlands & Beechwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (404).
Is crime in Longlands & Beechwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longlands & Beechwood was up 3% on the year before: 3,457 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,364 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Longlands & Beechwood?
Longlands & Beechwood 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 Longlands & Beechwood. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.