Crime in Longlands & Beechwood: statistics, rates and trends
3,566 crimes were recorded in Longlands & Beechwood in the 12 months to August 2026, 284.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Longlands & Beechwood
- Questions about crime in Longlands & Beechwood
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,346), criminal damage and arson (413) and anti-social behaviour (376) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 83rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Longlands & Beechwood | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,566 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 284.3 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 12,544 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Longlands & Beechwood of any year here (3,566 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,566 | 284.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,307 | 263.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,313 | 264.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,196 | 254.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,255 | 259.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,995 | 238.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,048 | 243.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,922 | 232.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,960 | 236.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 397 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Longlands & Beechwood recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (4.9 times the national rate), public order (3.6 times the national rate) and other crime (3.5 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 111 to 350 and public order rose from 215 to 303, while possession of weapons fell from 37 to 28 and anti-social behaviour fell from 496 to 376.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,346 | 107.3 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 413 | 32.9 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 376 | 30.0 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 350 | 27.9 | 8.5 | +215% |
| Public order | 303 | 24.2 | 6.7 | +41% |
| Vehicle crime | 217 | 17.3 | 5.0 | -23% |
| Other theft | 143 | 11.4 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Burglary | 112 | 8.9 | 3.6 | -19% |
| Drugs | 104 | 8.3 | 3.3 | -24% |
| Other crime | 94 | 7.5 | 2.1 | +16% |
| Robbery | 54 | 4.3 | 1.4 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 28 | 2.2 | 1.0 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Longlands & Beechwood; the highest is Central, Middlesbrough (503.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Acklam (104.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Longlands & Beechwood |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,455 | 131.5 | -54% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | -24% |
| Central | 6,904 | 503.0 | +77% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | -63% |
| North Ormesby | 1,059 | 244.6 | -14% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | -49% |
| Linthorpe | 1,136 | 198.6 | -30% |
| Newport | 2,451 | 207.3 | -27% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Longlands & Beechwood over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (834).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 834 |
| On or near Beverley Road | 367 |
| On or near Belle Vue Shops | 89 |
| On or near Holyrood Lane | 82 |
| On or near Thorndyke Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Aspen Drive | 54 |
| On or near Hedingham Close | 52 |
| On or near East View Terrace | 49 |
| On or near Valley Road | 49 |
| On or near Marton Road | 46 |
Of the 3,190 crimes in Longlands & Beechwood with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 376 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,393 | 43.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,071 | 33.6% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 264 | 8.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 184 | 5.8% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 121 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 49 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 25 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Longlands & Beechwood has an estimated population of 12,544 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more households without a car (41%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Longlands & Beechwood average decile 1.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Longlands & Beechwood | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 28.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 40.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Longlands & Beechwood a safe place to live?
Longlands & Beechwood recorded 284.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 83rd 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 public order.
What is the most common crime in Longlands & Beechwood?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,346 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (413).
Is crime in Longlands & Beechwood going up or down?
Recorded crime in Longlands & Beechwood was up 8% on the year before: 3,566 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,307 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Longlands & Beechwood?
About 12,544 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Longlands & Beechwood?
Longlands & Beechwood 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.