Total Crime Rate
9.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Barberry area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Coulby Newham , and the 6th 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 Barberry (TS8 0XG) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 93.5% lower than the Coulby Newham average (138.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 1.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -80.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Barberry (TS8 0XG), the main crime hotspot is near Ash Hill. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Coulby Newham| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ash Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ash Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ash Hill | — |
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