Total Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Brass Castle Lane area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 17 local areas in Marton West , and the 22nd 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 Brass Castle Lane (TS8 9EF) in the last 12 months was 19.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.1% 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 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 125.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 17.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brass Castle Lane (TS8 9EF), the main crime hotspot is near Plantation View. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Levington Wynd | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Levington Wynd | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wildon Grange | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wildon Grange | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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