Crime in Newport, Middlesbrough: statistics, rates and trends
2,451 crimes were recorded in Newport, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to August 2026, 207.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport, Middlesbrough at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport, Middlesbrough
- Types of crime in Newport, Middlesbrough
- Newport, Middlesbrough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newport, Middlesbrough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport, Middlesbrough
- Demographics of Newport, Middlesbrough
- Questions about crime in Newport, Middlesbrough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (900), anti-social behaviour (342) and criminal damage and arson (223) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 183rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newport, Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,451 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 207.3 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,826 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Newport, Middlesbrough of any year here (2,451 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,451 | 207.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,515 | 212.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,857 | 241.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,326 | 281.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,750 | 317.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 4,248 | 359.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,224 | 357.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,239 | 358.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,105 | 347.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 243 |
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 218 |
| May 2026 | 222 |
| April 2026 | 169 |
| March 2026 | 210 |
| February 2026 | 185 |
| January 2026 | 204 |
| December 2025 | 205 |
| November 2025 | 175 |
| October 2025 | 211 |
| September 2025 | 201 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newport, Middlesbrough recorded notably more robbery (4.5 times the national rate), possession of weapons (3.0 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.8 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (23% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 85 to 159 and shoplifting rose from 66 to 77, while anti-social behaviour fell from 447 to 342 and burglary fell from 138 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 900 | 76.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 342 | 28.9 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 223 | 18.9 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Public order | 208 | 17.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 159 | 13.4 | 5.0 | +87% |
| Other theft | 114 | 9.6 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Burglary | 110 | 9.3 | 3.6 | -20% |
| Drugs | 105 | 8.9 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 6.5 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Robbery | 72 | 6.1 | 1.4 | -4% |
| Other crime | 63 | 5.3 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 2.9 | 1.0 | +6% |
| Theft from the person | 29 | 2.5 | 1.7 | +7% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newport, Middlesbrough; the highest is Central, Middlesbrough (503.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Acklam (104.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,455 | 131.5 | -37% |
| Central | 6,904 | 503.0 | +143% |
| Linthorpe | 1,136 | 198.6 | -4% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,566 | 284.3 | +37% |
| Ayresome | 806 | 110.3 | -47% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | -50% |
| North Ormesby | 1,059 | 244.6 | +18% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | +4% |
The 10 locations below account for 32% of the crime recorded in Newport, Middlesbrough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pelham Street” (192).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pelham Street | 192 |
| On or near Outram Street | 86 |
| On or near Craven Street | 85 |
| On or near Faraday Street | 67 |
| On or near Beaufort Street | 64 |
| On or near Kildare Street | 63 |
| On or near Orwell Street | 62 |
| On or near Surrey Street | 60 |
| On or near Nugent Avenue | 56 |
| On or near Edith Street | 52 |
Of the 2,109 crimes in Newport, Middlesbrough with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 342 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 885 | 42.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 787 | 37.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 5.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 110 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 68 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Newport, Middlesbrough has an estimated population of 11,826 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (9.7%, against 3.4%), more students (20.5%, against 7.9%) and more households without a car (59%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport, Middlesbrough average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport, Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 9.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 10.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 20.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 32.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 59.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 49.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newport, Middlesbrough a safe place to live?
Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 207.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 183rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Newport, Middlesbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 900 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (342).
Is crime in Newport, Middlesbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport, Middlesbrough was down 3% on the year before: 2,451 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,515 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport, Middlesbrough?
About 11,826 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 8.2% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport, Middlesbrough?
Newport, Middlesbrough 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.