Middlesbrough Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Middlesbrough, 13.6 crimes were reported in January 2025 — a rate 91.5% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This stark disparity places the town in a markedly different crime profile compared to the national average, with violent and sexual offences dominating at 34% of all incidents. The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours — may contribute to the elevated levels of violence and anti-social behaviour. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.6 per 1,000, are 83% above the UK average, a figure that could be consistent with the town’s socio-economic challenges and limited community resources. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, is 104% above the UK average, a pattern that may reflect the concentration of younger populations in certain areas. The data also reveals a significant imbalance in crime types: property crimes, though lower in absolute numbers, account for 42% of all incidents, while violent crimes make up 34%. This mix suggests a combination of personal safety concerns and public order issues, with no single factor fully explaining the profile. The high rate of criminal damage and arson (1.4 per 1,000) — 175% above the UK average — further illustrates the challenges faced by local authorities in addressing both immediate safety risks and long-term community cohesion.

January 2025 saw a 48.2% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 112 to 166 incidents. This sharp rise may partly explain the broader trend of property crimes outpacing violent crimes, as vehicle-related offences now constitute 7.8% of total crimes, compared to 34% for violence and sexual offences. The surge in vehicle crime is particularly striking given the UK average for this category is 0.4 per 1,000, while Middlesbrough’s rate is 1.1 per 1,000 — 168% above the national benchmark. Conversely, burglary fell by 9.6% (from 115 to 104), a decline that may reflect seasonal patterns, as shorter days and post-holiday footfall reduce opportunities for such crimes. Theft from the person also dropped by 30.8%, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour, at 2.0 per 1,000, is 104% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in managing public spaces.

Middlesbrough’s crime rate in January 2025 rose to 13.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 9.7% increase from December’s 12.4 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 68 crimes reported each day, a figure that underscores the persistent demand on local policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 74 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a community of 156,161 people. While this rate is significantly higher than the UK average, it is important to contextualise the daily impact: 68 crimes per day equates to one incident every 3.4 hours on average, a rhythm that may feel more pronounced in areas with limited 24/7 service coverage. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the risk is not uniformly distributed across all demographics, though the data does not specify which groups are most affected. This contrast between aggregate rates and individual experiences is a critical lens for understanding how crime statistics translate into lived reality.