UNION STREET, TS1 5PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS1 5PQ

UNION STREET, TS1 5PQ, Middlesbrough has recorded a total of 358 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.04 per 1,000 population. This TS1 5PQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TS1 postcode area, which has experienced 803 crimes and a crime rate of 47.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TS1 5PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS1 5PQ, encompassing approximately 4160 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TS1 5PQ area, explore the TS1 5PQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (91) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (85) incidents (431.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (18.75% increase)

TS1 5PQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pelham Street with total crimes: 51
  • Captain Cook Square with total crimes: 39
  • The Cleveland Shopping Centre with total crimes: 27

UNION STREET, TS1 5PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 85 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9186.048.33%
Criminal damage and arson8521.87431.25%
Anti-social behaviour5720.4318.75%
Public order3213.7010.34%
Shoplifting317.69-13.89%
Other theft217.4590.91%
Vehicle crime95.0580.00%
Burglary82.160.00%
Drugs81.9214.29%
Other crime71.92-12.50%
Bicycle theft51.6866.67%
Possession of weapons31.200.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8463.9316.67%
Anti-social behaviour4820.194.35%
Shoplifting3611.54-16.28%
Public order298.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson166.9723.08%
Other theft113.85-8.33%
Burglary82.64166.67%
Other crime81.9260.00%
Drugs71.9216.67%
Robbery71.68250.00%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Possession of weapons31.200.00%
Bicycle theft30.720.00%
Theft from the person10.72-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7257.9216.13%
Anti-social behaviour4617.3024.32%
Shoplifting4311.0638.71%
Public order2910.3381.25%
Criminal damage and arson136.97-13.33%
Other theft123.12-25.00%
Drugs62.88-45.45%
Other crime51.4425.00%
Vehicle crime41.20-63.64%
Theft from the person30.96-50.00%
Burglary30.72-70.00%
Bicycle theft30.7250.00%
Robbery20.72-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6255.28-12.68%
Anti-social behaviour3714.90-9.76%
Shoplifting318.89-50.00%
Public order167.45-33.33%
Other theft163.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.8515.38%
Drugs113.61-8.33%
Vehicle crime112.6422.22%
Burglary102.64150.00%
Robbery82.4014.29%
Theft from the person61.9250.00%
Other crime41.4433.33%
Bicycle theft20.96-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7165.37-27.55%
Shoplifting6217.0644.19%
Anti-social behaviour4114.90-24.07%
Public order249.850.00%
Other theft165.77-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson133.85-58.06%
Drugs123.12-7.69%
Vehicle crime92.88125.00%
Robbery72.16250.00%
Bicycle theft61.68500.00%
Burglary41.44-33.33%
Theft from the person40.960.00%
Other crime30.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 54 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9871.6268.97%
Anti-social behaviour5423.5550.00%
Shoplifting4312.9816.22%
Criminal damage and arson3110.3347.62%
Public order247.45-17.24%
Other theft185.77-14.29%
Drugs134.3385.71%
Burglary63.12200.00%
Possession of weapons41.44100.00%
Vehicle crime40.96-63.64%
Robbery20.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5855.763.57%
Shoplifting3713.94-7.50%
Anti-social behaviour368.89-2.70%
Public order298.6538.10%
Criminal damage and arson216.97133.33%
Other theft215.05-4.55%
Vehicle crime115.0522.22%
Drugs72.6416.67%
Theft from the person31.680.00%
Burglary20.72-84.62%
Other crime20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.48100.00%
Robbery20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5653.36-26.32%
Shoplifting4013.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour379.6137.04%
Other theft228.8957.14%
Public order215.290.00%
Burglary135.0518.18%
Vehicle crime93.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.16-30.77%
Drugs62.16-14.29%
Robbery31.44-40.00%
Theft from the person30.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7654.80-12.64%
Shoplifting4018.27-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour279.61-22.86%
Public order216.49-32.26%
Other theft145.05-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson133.360.00%
Burglary113.1237.50%
Vehicle crime92.640.00%
Drugs72.16-36.36%
Robbery51.6866.67%
Theft from the person31.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.72100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8766.09-2.25%
Shoplifting4520.91-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour3510.82-23.91%
Public order318.410.00%
Other theft247.4571.43%
Criminal damage and arson135.7744.44%
Drugs113.12-8.33%
Vehicle crime92.64-10.00%
Burglary82.16-20.00%
Theft from the person61.92200.00%
Robbery31.44-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8969.2214.10%
Shoplifting4921.39-15.52%
Anti-social behaviour4611.786.98%
Public order3111.060.00%
Other theft147.45-36.36%
Drugs123.3620.00%
Vehicle crime102.88100.00%
Burglary102.4066.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.40-35.71%
Robbery72.16133.33%
Other crime41.68100.00%
Bicycle theft40.960.00%
Theft from the person20.96-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7866.570.00%
Shoplifting5818.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour4313.940.00%
Public order3110.330.00%
Other theft227.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.290.00%
Drugs103.360.00%
Burglary62.400.00%
Vehicle crime51.440.00%
Theft from the person51.200.00%
Robbery31.200.00%
Other crime20.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 922 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202491
July 202484
June 202472
May 202462
April 202471
March 202498
February 202458
January 202456
December 202376
November 202387
October 202389
September 202378

A total of 507 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202457
July 202448
June 202446
May 202437
April 202441
March 202454
February 202436
January 202437
December 202327
November 202335
October 202346
September 202343

A total of 252 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
July 202416
June 202413
May 202415
April 202413
March 202431
February 202421
January 20249
December 202313
November 202313
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 211 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202411
June 202412
May 202416
April 202416
March 202418
February 202421
January 202422
December 202314
November 202324
October 202314
September 202322

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 202410
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 95 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 202411
April 20249
March 20244
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 20247
January 20246
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202429
June 202429
May 202416
April 202424
March 202424
February 202429
January 202421
December 202321
November 202331
October 202331
September 202331

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 515 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202436
June 202443
May 202431
April 202462
March 202443
February 202437
January 202440
December 202340
November 202345
October 202349
September 202358

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20248
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20237
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TS1 5PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Pelham Street
    Total51
    Anti-social behaviour17
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Other theft7
    Public order5
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Captain Cook Square
    Total39
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour9
    Other theft4
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. The Cleveland Shopping Centre
    Total27
    Shoplifting10
    Public order6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Albert Road
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Bow Street
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson10
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Linthorpe Road
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Garnet Street
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clarendon Road
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Aske Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. Lovaine Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Fairbridge Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wylam Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. King Edward'S Road
    Total7
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Colville Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Clifton Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hill Street Shopping Centre
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. St Albans Court
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Portman Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Ruby Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Palmer Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Amber Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Westward Close
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Diamond Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
  • 25. Emerald Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 26. Foxheads Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Harris Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Beaufort Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Smith Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1