Crime in Park, Middlesbrough: statistics, rates and trends
1,465 crimes were recorded in Park, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Park, Middlesbrough
- Questions about crime in Park, Middlesbrough
- About this data
1,465 crimes were recorded in Park, Middlesbrough in the 12 months to July 2026, 132.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 471 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Park, Middlesbrough has the 638th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Park, Middlesbrough | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,465 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 132.4 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 11,068 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Park, Middlesbrough was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,978 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,315). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 1,465 | 132.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,484 | 134.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,315 | 118.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,588 | 143.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,773 | 160.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,862 | 168.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,874 | 169.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,778 | 160.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,978 | 178.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 142 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Park, 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in other theft (+24%) and violence and sexual offences (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-58%) and vehicle crime (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 471 | 42.6 | 1.24 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 230 | 20.8 | 1.35 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 137 | 12.4 | 1.83 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 130 | 11.7 | 2.38 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 126 | 11.4 | 1.37 | -8% |
| Public order | 87 | 7.9 | 1.18 | +14% |
| Other theft | 73 | 6.6 | 1.03 | +24% |
| Burglary | 59 | 5.3 | 1.51 | -58% |
| Drugs | 51 | 4.6 | 1.41 | -14% |
| Robbery | 40 | 3.6 | 2.68 | +135% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.9 | 1.37 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 1.4 | 1.49 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.88 | -27% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 0.27 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Park, Middlesbrough
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 32.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Park, Middlesbrough
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Park, Middlesbrough
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Park, Middlesbrough
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Park, Middlesbrough
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 126 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Park, Middlesbrough
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Park, Middlesbrough
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Park, Middlesbrough
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Park, Middlesbrough
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Park, Middlesbrough
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 135% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Park, Middlesbrough
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Park, Middlesbrough
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Park, Middlesbrough
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Park, Middlesbrough
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Park, Middlesbrough recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Park, Middlesbrough, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Park, Middlesbrough.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Park, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linthorpe | 1,152 | 201.4 | +52% |
| Newport | 2,429 | 205.4 | +55% |
| Longlands & Beechwood | 3,457 | 275.6 | +108% |
| Acklam | 695 | 107.3 | -19% |
| Central | 6,910 | 503.4 | +280% |
| Ayresome | 854 | 116.8 | -12% |
| North Ormesby | 1,072 | 247.6 | +87% |
| Berwick Hills & Pallister | 2,023 | 212.8 | +61% |
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 Park, Middlesbrough over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Linthorpe Road | 175 |
| On or near Clough Close | 102 |
| On or near Caxton Street | 80 |
| On or near Ayresome Street | 71 |
| On or near Albert Park | 45 |
| On or near Park Road | 38 |
| On or near Kensington Road | 36 |
| On or near Westminster Road | 36 |
| On or near York Road | 33 |
| On or near Windsor Road | 31 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Park, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 540 | 36.9% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 403 | 27.5% |
| Not recorded | 230 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 102 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 74 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 67 | 4.6% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Park, Middlesbrough has an estimated population of 11,068. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Park, Middlesbrough sits in decile 2.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Park, Middlesbrough |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 32.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.9 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 16.4% |
Is Park, Middlesbrough a safe place to live?
Park, Middlesbrough recorded 132.4 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 Park, Middlesbrough?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (230).
Is crime in Park, Middlesbrough going up or down?
Recorded crime in Park, Middlesbrough was down 1% on the year before: 1,465 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,484 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Park, Middlesbrough?
Park, 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 Park, Middlesbrough. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.