Cleveland Police

Is Throston Safe?

Crime statistics for Throston. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 36 months: April 2023 – March 2026 4,175 crimes
4 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,175 Crimes (last 36 months)
42.6% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑22.6% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 4,175 total crimes recorded in Throston

Violent Crime
1,459 34.9%
Shoplifting
618 14.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
603 14.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
399 9.6%
Public Order
301 7.2%
Other Theft
226 5.4%
Burglary
134 3.2%
Other Crime
124 3%
Vehicle Crime
111 2.7%
Drugs
109 2.6%
Robbery
41 1%
Possession of Weapons
30 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
15 0.4%
Theft from Person
5 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Throston — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Throston safe?

Throston has a CrimeRadar safety score of 4/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,525 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 22.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Throston are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Throston in the last 12 months?

1,525 crimes were recorded in Throston in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 22.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,244 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,459 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Throston?

The most common crime in Throston is Violent Crime, with 1,459 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 95.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Throston increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Throston is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 22.6% — from 1,244 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,525 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Throston?

Throston has a safety score of 4 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Throston compare to the Cleveland Police average?

Throston has a safety score of 4/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Throston is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Throston?

42.6% of crimes recorded in Throston resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Cleveland Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Throston?

1,459 violent crimes were recorded in Throston in the last 12 months — representing 95.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 603 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Throston last updated?

The crime data for Throston was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Throston with other areas?

You can compare Throston with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.