Crime in Marton West: statistics, rates and trends
230 crimes were recorded in Marton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.4 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 West at a glance
- Crime trends in Marton West
- Types of crime in Marton West
- Marton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Marton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Marton West
- Demographics of Marton West
- Questions about crime in Marton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (65), anti-social behaviour (63) and vehicle crime (17) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,387th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Marton West | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 230 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,560 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Marton West peaked in the year to August 2018 (292 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (227). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 230 | 41.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 244 | 43.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 281 | 50.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 227 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 250 | 45.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 262 | 47.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 280 | 50.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 270 | 48.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 292 | 52.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 27 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (66% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 11.7 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 11.3 | 15.4 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Marton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunthorpe | 243 | 43.1 | +4% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,246 | 149.7 | +262% |
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | +50% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | +253% |
| Hemlington | 1,054 | 187.8 | +354% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,641 | 204.8 | +395% |
| Stainton & Thornton | 588 | 102.8 | +149% |
| Kader | 419 | 71.5 | +73% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Marton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Fairydell | 24 |
| On or near Gunnergate Lane | 16 |
| On or near Brass Castle Lane | 12 |
| On or near Canberra Road | 10 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 10 |
| On or near Fulford Way | 8 |
| On or near Portland Close | 8 |
| On or near Eagle Park | 5 |
| On or near Rosemoor Close | 5 |
Of the 167 crimes in Marton West with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 43.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 4 | 2.4% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Marton West has an estimated population of 5,560 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.7%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Marton West average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Marton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Marton West a safe place to live?
Marton West recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,387th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Marton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Marton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marton West was down 6% on the year before: 230 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 244 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Marton West?
About 5,560 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Marton West?
Marton West 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.