Total Crime Rate
40.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pennyman Way area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hemlington , and the 81st lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in Middlesbrough .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Pennyman Way (TS8 9BL) in the last 12 months was 40.5 per 1,000 residents and was 80.8% lower than the Hemlington average (211.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 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 10 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pennyman Way (TS8 9BL), the main crime hotspot is near Bramble Close. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hemlington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broad Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Rose Cottage Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hemlington Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Strait Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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