Crime in Nunthorpe: statistics, rates and trends
243 crimes were recorded in Nunthorpe in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Nunthorpe at a glance
- Crime trends in Nunthorpe
- Types of crime in Nunthorpe
- Nunthorpe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nunthorpe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nunthorpe
- Demographics of Nunthorpe
- Questions about crime in Nunthorpe
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (87), violence and sexual offences (80) and burglary (15) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,326th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Nunthorpe | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 243 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.1 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,639 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nunthorpe peaked in the year to August 2021 (294 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (141). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 243 | 43.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 229 | 40.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 141 | 25.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 215 | 38.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 209 | 37.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 294 | 52.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 239 | 42.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 219 | 38.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 220 | 39.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 32 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 50 to 80.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 15.4 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 80 | 14.2 | 34.2 | +60% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Nunthorpe; the highest is Berwick Hills & Pallister (216.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Marton West (41.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nunthorpe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marton West | 230 | 41.4 | -4% |
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | +44% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,246 | 149.7 | +247% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | +239% |
| Park End & Beckfield | 1,641 | 204.8 | +375% |
| Hemlington | 1,054 | 187.8 | +336% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | +402% |
| Brambles & Thorntree | 1,957 | 193.3 | +349% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Nunthorpe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wildon Grange” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wildon Grange | 20 |
| On or near The Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Green Way | 12 |
| On or near Hampton Close | 12 |
| On or near Moor Park | 11 |
| On or near The Village Green | 11 |
| On or near Sinderby Lane | 8 |
| On or near Chandlers Ridge | 6 |
| On or near Collingham Drive | 6 |
| On or near Green Close | 6 |
Of the 156 crimes in Nunthorpe with a recorded outcome, 39% 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 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 46.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 39.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Nunthorpe has an estimated population of 5,639 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.0%, against 17.1%), less private renting (5.8%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (7.2%, against 23.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nunthorpe average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nunthorpe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 92.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 5.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nunthorpe a safe place to live?
Nunthorpe recorded 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,326th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nunthorpe?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 87 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (80).
Is crime in Nunthorpe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nunthorpe was up 6% on the year before: 243 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 229 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nunthorpe?
About 5,639 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nunthorpe?
Nunthorpe 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.