Middleborough: A Town's Transformation

What nickname is given to the people from Middleborough?

• Teesiders

• Northies

• Yorkies

• Smoggies

Which industries were Middleborough historically known for?

• Textiles and Agriculture

• Coal, Steel, and Shipbuilding

• Tourism and Fishing

• Technology and Finance

What is the current population of Middleborough as of the 2022 census?

• 143,000

• 160,000

• 120,000

• 90,000

What is one of the major social issues currently facing Middleborough?

• Lack of education

• Environmental pollution

• High crime rates

• Overpopulation

What is the unemployment rate in Middleborough compared to the rest of the region?

• Not applicable

• Highest in the region

• Average for the region

• Lowest in the region

What percentage of Middleborough's population is unemployed according to the GMB study?

• 10.4%

• 14.4%

• 16.4%

• 12.4%

How has Middleborough's deprivation ranking changed from 2015 to 2019?

• Improved by one rank

• Remained the same

• Worsened by one rank

• Improved by two ranks

What was the overall crime rate in Middleborough in 2022?

• 187 per thousand

• 200 per thousand

• 121 per thousand

• 85 per thousand

Which type of crime was most prevalent in Middleborough in December 2022?

• Violence and sexual offenses

• Arson

• Drug-related crime

• Burglary

How does Middleborough's crime rate compare to the overall rate in North Yorkshire?

• Higher

• Not comparable

• Lower

• Equal