Middlesbrough Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Middlesbrough's November 2023 crime rate of 14.7 per 1,000 residents places the area 96% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for local authorities, though seasonal factors may contribute to the pattern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.5% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.7%). These rates align with Middlesbrough's profile as a post-industrial town with a historically higher crime burden than the national average. November's darker evenings, aligned with Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may heighten tensions in public spaces, exacerbating violent and anti-social incidents. However, the prominence of property crimes such as shoplifting (6.3%) and vehicle crime (5.6%) also suggests a mix of urban dynamics, including retail activity and commuter traffic, which are known to influence property-related crime. The high rate of drug-related offences (4.4% of total crimes) is 250% above the UK average, indicating a specific challenge in this category. While these figures underscore the area's ongoing crime pressures, they also provide a baseline for tracking future trends and interventions.

November 2023 saw significant reductions in anti-social behaviour (-40.6%, from 522 to 310 incidents) and bicycle theft (-43.3%, from 30 to 17), marking a notable improvement in community safety. These decreases may reflect the impact of targeted policing efforts around Bonfire Night or increased public awareness during the month. However, the drugs category rose by 8.6% (93 to 101 incidents), suggesting persistent challenges in addressing substance-related crime. Violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category (5.4 per 1,000), 108% above the UK average, highlighting the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives. The sharp decline in possession of weapons (-50.0%, from 16 to 8) is a positive development, though the rate (0.4 per 1,000) still exceeds the UK average by 67%. Residents may find the 40.6% drop in anti-social behaviour particularly significant, as it directly impacts the quality of life in shared spaces. The contrast between these decreases and the rise in drug-related crime underscores the complexity of addressing multifaceted issues within the community.

Middlesbrough's November 2023 crime rate of 14.7 per 1,000 represents a 16.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 17.6 per 1,000, indicating a recent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 76 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the volume of incidents within the local population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 68 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while concerning, has shown some improvement compared to October. With a population of 156,161, the 2,291 total crimes reported correspond to a localised impact that is more pronounced than the national average. This comparison highlights the disparity between Middlesbrough and the UK as a whole, with the area's rates for violence, anti-social behaviour, and drug-related crimes consistently exceeding national benchmarks. The 16.6% month-on-month decline suggests that recent interventions may be having an effect, though the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average. For residents, this means that while progress is being made, the pace of reduction must accelerate to align with national standards.