Safest Areas in Middlesbrough 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough (TS7) recorded the lowest crime rate in Middlesbrough, with 98 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Middlesbrough (TS1) recorded 873 crimes in the same period — more than 8x the crime count of the safest area. The 7 postcode areas analysed in Middlesbrough span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
98
crimes
2
Anti-social behaviour
258
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
420
crimes
4
Shoplifting
451
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
646
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
685
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
873
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
873
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
685
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
646
crimes
4
Shoplifting
451
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
420
crimes
6
Anti-social behaviour
258
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
98
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Middlesbrough?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough (TS7) is the safest area in Middlesbrough, recording 98 crimes — 80% fewer than the average across the 7 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough (TS1) recorded the most crime in Middlesbrough in April 2026, with 873 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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