Total Crime Rate
14.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cheltenham Avenue area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Marton West , and the 12th 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 Cheltenham Avenue (TS7 8LR) in the last 12 months was 14.0 per 1,000 residents and was 67.2% lower than the Marton West average (42.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 10.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cheltenham Avenue (TS7 8LR), the main crime hotspot is near Woodvale. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Marton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Woodvale | Under investigation |
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