Crime in Marton East: statistics, rates and trends
446 crimes were recorded in Marton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Marton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Marton East
- Types of crime in Marton East
- Marton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marton East
- Demographics of Marton East
- Questions about crime in Marton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (152), anti-social behaviour (127) and public order (42) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,526th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Marton East | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 446 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.1 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 7,182 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marton East peaked in the year to August 2018 (656 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (383). 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 | 446 | 62.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 474 | 66.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 450 | 62.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 404 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 383 | 53.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 475 | 66.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 507 | 70.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 524 | 73.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 656 | 91.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 31 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 23 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (38% below) and vehicle crime (36% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 42.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 152 | 21.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 127 | 17.7 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 42 | 5.8 | 6.7 | +100% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Marton East; the highest is Longlands & Beechwood (284.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Marton West (41.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | +135% |
| Marton West | 230 | 41.4 | -33% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,641 | 204.8 | +230% |
| Nunthorpe | 243 | 43.1 | -31% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,246 | 149.7 | +141% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | +248% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,566 | 284.3 | +358% |
| Brambles & Thorntree | 1,957 | 193.3 | +211% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Marton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Marton Shops | 28 |
| On or near Wilkinson Grove | 19 |
| On or near Marton Road | 17 |
| On or near Middlesbrough Sports Village | 16 |
| On or near The Ladle | 16 |
| On or near Birchwood Road | 13 |
| On or near Park Wynd | 13 |
| On or near Cypress Road | 12 |
| On or near Maidstone Drive | 12 |
Of the 319 crimes in Marton East with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 127 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 135 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 128 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 6.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Marton East has an estimated population of 7,182 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.7%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and more home ownership (79%, against 63%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marton East average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marton East a safe place to live?
Marton East recorded 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,526th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 152 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (127).
Is crime in Marton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marton East was down 6% on the year before: 446 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 474 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marton East?
About 7,182 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marton East?
Marton East 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.