Total Crime Rate
69.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pexton Close area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Hemlington , and the 151st 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 Pexton Close (TS8 9RB) in the last 12 months was 69.9 per 1,000 residents and was 66.9% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary 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 ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 47.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -13.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pexton Close (TS8 9RB), the main crime hotspot is near Mowbray Drive. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 10 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 | Drugs | Corporal Roberts Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Corporal Roberts Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mowbray Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mowbray Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mowbray Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Mowbray Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mowbray Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Girrick Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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