Middlesbrough Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Middlesbrough’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 13.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 76.3% above the UK average of 7.6. This figure reflects a combination of local factors, including the seasonal transition into darker evenings and the heightened activity associated with Black Friday shopping. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (accounting for 34.2% of all reported incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.0%) and criminal damage and arson (9.4%). These patterns align with Middlesbrough’s character as a post-industrial town with a legacy of economic challenges, which may contribute to higher rates of property-related and violent crime. The month also saw a notable spike in anti-social behaviour, potentially linked to the convergence of local events and the seasonal lull in retail activity. While the overall rate remains elevated, the data suggests that targeted efforts in recent months may have begun to influence certain categories, such as the sharp decline in weapon possession cases. However, the persistent gap between Middlesbrough’s rates and the UK average underscores the need for sustained intervention, particularly in areas where violent crime and anti-social behaviour dominate the crime picture. Seasonal factors, such as the shorter daylight hours and the focus on holiday shopping, may also play a role in shaping these trends, though their precise impact remains difficult to quantify without further analysis.

November 2024 marked a mixed picture for Middlesbrough’s crime profile. The most significant improvement was the 66.7% reduction in possession of weapons cases, dropping from 30 to 10 incidents. This decrease, while notable, contrasts with the 10.5% increase in burglary (from 86 to 95), which may reflect seasonal pressures on property crime during the holiday shopping period. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, with a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—78% above the UK average. This stark disparity highlights the area’s ongoing challenges with violent crime, which may be exacerbated by socio-economic factors and the town’s historical context. Anti-social behaviour also saw a marked increase, though this was not reflected in the month-on-month data. Instead, the broader trend suggests a persistent imbalance in crime types, with property-related offences (shoplifting, vehicle crime) and violent crimes far outpacing their UK counterparts. For residents, the 66.7% drop in weapon possession cases offers a concrete example of how targeted policing efforts can yield measurable results, even amid broader challenges. This finding may provide reassurance to local communities, though it does not diminish the urgency of addressing the more entrenched issues in violent and property crime.

Compared to October 2024, when the crime rate stood at 15.8 per 1,000 residents, November 2024 saw a 15.5% decrease, bringing the monthly total to 2086 crimes. This represents a significant shift, particularly given the town’s historically elevated crime rates. On a daily basis, Middlesbrough experienced approximately 70 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while local to the area, provides context for residents to gauge their risk. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 75 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the frequency of incidents in a population of 156,161. This rate is higher than the UK average, which highlights the unique challenges faced by Middlesbrough. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents are more likely to encounter crime than the national average, though the month-on-month decline suggests that some interventions may be having an effect. However, the disparity between local and UK rates remains substantial, particularly in violent crime categories. For example, the rate of violence and sexual offences in Middlesbrough is nearly double the UK average, a gap that may be influenced by the town’s socio-economic profile and its historical context. This comparison reinforces the need for tailored strategies to address the specific factors contributing to the area’s elevated crime rates.