Middlesbrough
As of 1 September 2026. Crime per 100 people, compared with England.
Is Middlesbrough safe?
Crime in Middlesbrough is about twice the England rate.
Crime compared with other cities
Middlesbrough has 14.6 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Middlesbrough is on the higher-crime side of the cities we cover. The small mark is England.
| Year | Middlesbrough | England |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 15.2 | 7.5 |
| 2022 | 16.8 | 8.3 |
| 2023 | 16.3 | 8.2 |
| 2024 | 16.2 | 7.6 |
| 2025 | 15.9 | 7.9 |
Most common crimes
- Violence and sexual offences 10826 50%
- Criminal damage and arson 3818 18%
- Public order 2671 13%
- Shoplifting 2258 11%
- Other theft 1717 8%
Source: police.uk. Rates per 100 people.
Flooding
Past flooding vs other cities
Compared with other cities we cover, Middlesbrough has had fewer past floods.
This is past flooding in the city, not a forecast for your house.
How much of the city has flooded before?
Most of Middlesbrough has little history of flooding. A few pockets have seen more.
- Little flooding 97%
- Some flooding 3%
This is past flooding across the city, not a map of which houses will flood. Your street can differ.
Hazards
- Tornado Up to less than 3% chance annually in the highest-risk part of the city.
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Old coal mines
Old coal mines vs other cities
No old coal mines recorded in Middlesbrough.
MiddlesbroughNone No mines Many mines BradfordOld mines can affect ground stability. This is the city as a whole, not one street.
- Earthquake 3 recent tremors nearby; largest magnitude 2.2.
About these scores
What do the Low, Medium and High labels mean for Middlesbrough?
Low, Medium and High show where the city sits among the other cities we cover. Low is on the green side of the scale. High is on the red side. The small mark is England, for comparison. Middlesbrough is currently High.
How does crime in Middlesbrough compare with England?
Crime in Middlesbrough is about twice the England rate. Middlesbrough has 14.6 crimes per 100 people. England has 7.1.
Does this mean my street in Middlesbrough is safe?
No. These figures are for Middlesbrough as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report.
How current is this data for Middlesbrough?
This Middlesbrough page was last updated on 1 September 2026. Crime figures come from police.uk. Flooding and hazards use the same update.
This is the city as a whole. A given street can be better or worse. See RiskPointer for a location report