Crime in Marton West: statistics, rates and trends
222 crimes were recorded in Marton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Marton West
- Questions about crime in Marton West
- About this data
222 crimes were recorded in Marton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Marton West has the 3,446th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Marton West | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 222 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.9 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,560 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Marton West was highest in the year to July 2018 (310 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (222). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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 | 222 | 39.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 258 | 46.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 279 | 50.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 223 | 40.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 252 | 45.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 266 | 47.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 276 | 49.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 270 | 48.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 310 | 55.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Marton West 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. The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and violence and sexual offences (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 11.7 | 0.34 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -11% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 3.1 | 0.62 | +6% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 0.41 | +0% |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.8 | 0.22 | -47% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.46 | -18% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 0.39 | +133% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.51 | +50% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Marton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Marton West recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 29.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Marton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Marton West recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Marton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Marton West recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Marton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Marton West recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Marton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Marton West recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Marton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Marton West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Marton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Marton West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Marton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Marton West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Marton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Marton West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Marton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Marton West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Marton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Marton West recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Marton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Marton West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Marton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Marton West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Marton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Marton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Marton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nunthorpe | 264 | 46.8 | +17% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,231 | 147.9 | +271% |
| Marton East | 415 | 57.8 | +45% |
| Ladgate | 731 | 136.9 | +243% |
| Hemlington | 1,140 | 203.1 | +409% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,656 | 206.7 | +418% |
| Stainton & Thornton | 593 | 103.7 | +160% |
| Kader | 424 | 72.4 | +81% |
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 Marton West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Fairydell | 20 |
| On or near Gunnergate Lane | 16 |
| On or near Brass Castle Lane | 15 |
| On or near St Andrews Road | 10 |
| On or near Canberra Road | 9 |
| On or near Fulford Way | 8 |
| On or near Portland Close | 8 |
| On or near Eagle Park | 6 |
| On or near The Croft | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Marton West 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 30.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 66 | 29.7% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 26.6% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
Marton West has an estimated population of 5,560. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Marton West sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Marton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 87.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.2% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Marton West a safe place to live?
Marton West recorded 39.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Marton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Marton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Marton West was down 14% on the year before: 222 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 258 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Marton West?
Marton West 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 Marton West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.