Total Crime Rate
62.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ferndale Avenue area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Brambles & Thorntree , and the 131st lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ferndale Avenue (TS3 9EL) in the last 12 months was 62.0 per 1,000 residents and was 62.0% lower than the Brambles & Thorntree average (163.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 26.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ferndale Avenue (TS3 9EL), the main crime hotspot is near Barras Grove. Police recorded 36 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brambles & Thorntree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ferndale Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Millbrook Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Brylston Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Keld House Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brylston Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Barrington Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Barras Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marshall Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Marshall Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marshall Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barras Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hanson Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Barras Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Barras Grove | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barras Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barras Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Millbrook Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Millbrook Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barras Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Millbrook Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marshall Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lilac Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lilac Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Territorial Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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