Crime in Newport, Middlesbrough: statistics, rates and trends
2,429 crimes were recorded in Newport, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 205.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newport, Middlesbrough
- Questions about crime in Newport, Middlesbrough
- About this data
2,429 crimes were recorded in Newport, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 205.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 887 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newport, Middlesbrough has the 186th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newport, Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,429 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 205.4 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,826 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newport, Middlesbrough was highest in the year to July 2021 (4,268 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,429). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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 | 2,429 | 205.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,676 | 226.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,759 | 233.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,410 | 288.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,733 | 315.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 4,268 | 360.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,192 | 354.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,254 | 359.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,148 | 350.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 221 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport, Middlesbrough 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+41%) and shoplifting (+32%). The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-35%) and burglary (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 887 | 75.0 | 2.19 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 372 | 31.5 | 2.05 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 217 | 18.3 | 2.71 | -35% |
| Public order | 198 | 16.7 | 2.52 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 141 | 11.9 | 2.42 | +41% |
| Other theft | 116 | 9.8 | 1.53 | -13% |
| Drugs | 110 | 9.3 | 2.84 | +8% |
| Burglary | 96 | 8.1 | 2.30 | -33% |
| Shoplifting | 79 | 6.7 | 0.81 | +32% |
| Robbery | 74 | 6.3 | 4.63 | +3% |
| Other crime | 63 | 5.3 | 2.52 | -11% |
| Possession of weapons | 33 | 2.8 | 2.87 | -3% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 2.2 | 1.30 | +13% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.4 | 1.75 | +6% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newport, Middlesbrough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 887 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (75.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newport, Middlesbrough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 372 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newport, Middlesbrough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newport, Middlesbrough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 198 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newport, Middlesbrough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 141 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newport, Middlesbrough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newport, Middlesbrough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newport, Middlesbrough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newport, Middlesbrough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newport, Middlesbrough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newport, Middlesbrough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newport, Middlesbrough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newport, Middlesbrough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newport, Middlesbrough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newport, Middlesbrough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport, Middlesbrough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | 1,465 | 132.4 | -36% |
| Central | 6,910 | 503.4 | +145% |
| Linthorpe | 1,152 | 201.4 | -2% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,457 | 275.6 | +34% |
| Ayresome | 854 | 116.8 | -43% |
| Acklam | 695 | 107.3 | -48% |
| North Ormesby | 1,072 | 247.6 | +21% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,023 | 212.8 | +4% |
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 Newport, Middlesbrough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pelham Street | 195 |
| On or near Outram Street | 84 |
| On or near Craven Street | 83 |
| On or near Kildare Street | 65 |
| On or near Faraday Street | 62 |
| On or near Nugent Avenue | 62 |
| On or near Orwell Street | 61 |
| On or near Beaufort Street | 57 |
| On or near Surrey Street | 56 |
| On or near Edith Street | 51 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport, Middlesbrough 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 873 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 757 | 31.2% |
| Not recorded | 372 | 15.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 104 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 71 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
Newport, Middlesbrough has an estimated population of 11,826. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport, Middlesbrough sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newport, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 70.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 26.7% |
| Social rented homes | 23.3% |
| Private rented homes | 49.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Newport, Middlesbrough a safe place to live?
Newport, Middlesbrough recorded 205.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Newport, Middlesbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 887 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (372).
Is crime in Newport, Middlesbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport, Middlesbrough was down 9% on the year before: 2,429 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,676 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newport, Middlesbrough?
Newport, Middlesbrough 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 Newport, Middlesbrough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.