Cleveland Police

Is Acklam Safe?

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

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,246 crimes
5 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,246 Crimes (last 12 months)
50.9% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↑68.8% 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 12 months — 1,246 total crimes recorded in Acklam

Anti-Social Behaviour
304 24.4%
Violent Crime
286 23%
Shoplifting
263 21.1%
Criminal Damage & Arson
116 9.3%
Public Order
57 4.6%
Other Theft
49 3.9%
Burglary
44 3.5%
Vehicle Crime
38 3%
Other Crime
32 2.6%
Drugs
25 2%
Robbery
14 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
9 0.7%
Bicycle Theft
7 0.6%
Theft from Person
2 0.2%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Acklam — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acklam safe?

Acklam has a CrimeRadar safety score of 5/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,246 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 68.8% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Acklam are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

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

1,246 crimes were recorded in Acklam 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 68.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (738 crimes). The most common category was Anti-Social Behaviour, with 304 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Acklam?

The most common crime in Acklam is Anti-Social Behaviour, with 304 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 24.4% 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 Acklam increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Acklam is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 68.8% — from 738 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,246 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 Acklam?

Acklam has a safety score of 5 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 Acklam compare to the Cleveland Police average?

Acklam has a safety score of 5/100, while the Cleveland Police force area average is 20/100. Acklam 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 Acklam?

50.9% of crimes recorded in Acklam 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 Acklam?

286 violent crimes were recorded in Acklam in the last 12 months — representing 23% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 304 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 Acklam last updated?

The crime data for Acklam 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 Acklam with other areas?

You can compare Acklam 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.