Crime in Park, Middlesbrough: statistics, rates and trends
1,455 crimes were recorded in Park, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.5 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 Park, Middlesbrough at a glance
- Crime trends in Park, Middlesbrough
- Types of crime in Park, Middlesbrough
- Park, Middlesbrough compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Park, Middlesbrough
- What happened after crimes were reported in Park, Middlesbrough
- Demographics of Park, Middlesbrough
- Questions about crime in Park, Middlesbrough
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (453), anti-social behaviour (233) and vehicle crime (154) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 654th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Park, Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,455 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.5 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 11,068 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Park, Middlesbrough peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,974 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,344). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,455 | 131.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,494 | 135.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,344 | 121.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,527 | 138.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,741 | 157.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,896 | 171.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,895 | 171.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,738 | 157.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,974 | 178.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 132 |
| July 2026 | 157 |
| June 2026 | 111 |
| May 2026 | 136 |
| April 2026 | 114 |
| March 2026 | 126 |
| February 2026 | 111 |
| January 2026 | 119 |
| December 2025 | 94 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 115 |
Compared with England and Wales, Park, Middlesbrough recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.8 times the national rate), robbery (2.7 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (94% above the national rate). On the year before, robbery rose from 20 to 40 and other theft rose from 59 to 71, while burglary fell from 134 to 60 and shoplifting fell from 157 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 40.9 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 21.1 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 154 | 13.9 | 5.0 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 13.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 102 | 9.2 | 8.5 | -35% |
| Public order | 85 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 71 | 6.4 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Burglary | 60 | 5.4 | 3.6 | -55% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.6 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Robbery | 40 | 3.6 | 1.4 | +100% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.9 | 2.1 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Park, Middlesbrough; the highest is Central, Middlesbrough (503.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Acklam (104.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe | 1,136 | 198.6 | +51% |
| Newport | 2,451 | 207.3 | +58% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,566 | 284.3 | +116% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | -21% |
| Central | 6,904 | 503.0 | +283% |
| Ayresome | 806 | 110.3 | -16% |
| North Ormesby | 1,059 | 244.6 | +86% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,057 | 216.3 | +65% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Park, Middlesbrough over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Linthorpe Road” (179).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Linthorpe Road | 179 |
| On or near Clough Close | 102 |
| On or near Ayresome Street | 73 |
| On or near Albert Park | 58 |
| On or near Caxton Street | 47 |
| On or near Park Road | 40 |
| On or near York Road | 37 |
| On or near Kensington Road | 35 |
| On or near Lewis Road | 30 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 30 |
Of the 1,222 crimes in Park, Middlesbrough with a recorded outcome, 47% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 574 | 47.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 392 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 79 | 6.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 6.4% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Park, Middlesbrough has an estimated population of 11,068 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%), more private renting (32%, against 20%) and more students (10.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Park, Middlesbrough average decile 2.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Park, Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 28.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Park, Middlesbrough a safe place to live?
Park, Middlesbrough recorded 131.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 654th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Park, Middlesbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Park, Middlesbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Middlesbrough was down 3% on the year before: 1,455 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,494 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Park, Middlesbrough?
About 11,068 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Park, Middlesbrough?
Park, 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.