Middlesbrough Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Middlesbrough's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 15.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 95.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark divergence reflects a combination of local factors, including the area's urban density and socio-economic profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 31.4% of all reported incidents at 5.0 per 1,000 residents—87% above the UK average. This category's prominence may be linked to Middlesbrough's history as a post-industrial town with pockets of deprivation, where community tensions and limited economic opportunities could contribute to higher rates of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents (18.3% of total crimes), 125% above the UK average. This could be influenced by the town's mix of residential and commercial areas, where noise complaints and public disturbances may be more common. Seasonal factors also played a role: with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, darker evenings may have extended the window for anti-social activity and public order offences. The data also shows a notable 53% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents. This may be tied to Middlesbrough's retail presence, including high streets and shopping centres, which could attract opportunistic theft. While the overall crime rate remains elevated, the stability in month-on-month figures suggests that local efforts to address crime may be having some effect, even if broader systemic challenges persist.

October 2024 marked a 100% surge in possession of weapons, rising from 15 to 30 incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions or seasonal factors such as Halloween-related disturbances. Theft from the person also rose by 60%, increasing from 10 to 16 cases, potentially linked to darker evenings and increased foot traffic in town centres. Conversely, robbery fell by 18.9%, dropping from 37 to 30 incidents—a decline that could indicate improved policing or shifts in criminal activity. Middlesbrough's drug-related crime rate is 208% above the UK average, with 0.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 0.3 per 1,000. This disparity may be tied to local socio-economic factors or the presence of informal drug markets. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas with high concentrations of anti-social behaviour, which is 125% above the UK average at 2.9 per 1,000.

Middlesbrough's crime rate in October 2024 remained stable at 15.8 per 1,000 residents, a 1.9% increase from the previous month's 15.5 per 1,000. This suggests minimal fluctuation in overall crime levels, though local patterns remain starkly elevated compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately 80 reported crimes, translating to roughly one crime for every 63 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure underscores the persistent presence of crime in the district, even as the rate itself shows little change from September. The population context further highlights the scale: with 156,161 residents, the 2,470 total crimes reported represent a significant proportion of the community. While the stability in the crime rate may offer some reassurance, the high frequency of incidents per capita remains a concern for local authorities and residents alike.