Crime Rate in Stokesley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stokesley

The total recorded crimes in Stokesley, Hambleton, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stokesley crime rate of 13.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Stokesley, encompassing approximately 4,130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Stokesley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • White Thorn Close with total crimes: 7
  • Battersby with total crimes: 7
  • Leven Wynd with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stokesley?

To understand the safety of Stokesley, we need to analyze Stokesley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Hambleton:

    • In 2024, Stokesley reported a higher crime volume than the Hambleton average, with 536 crimes compared to 413. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stokesley witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

    • In 2023, Stokesley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Hambleton average, with 561 crimes compared to 448. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stokesley witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Hambleton.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Hambleton, Stokesley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Stokesley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Stokesley has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 13.56 ranking 3th out of 13 in the Hambleton, UK

In 2024, the total Stokesley crimes were 536. The crime rate of Stokesley in 2024 was 129.77 (year) or 10.81 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Hambleton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stokesley were around 561 crimes with yearly crime rate of 135.82 (year) or 11.32 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Hambleton.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stokesley)CrimesRank (Stokesley)CrimesRank (Stokesley)
Northallerton South75 11,023 11,108 1
Northallerton North & Brompton62 2744 2628 2
Thirsk42 4464 4610 3
Bedale29 7308 9418 5
Sowerby & Topcliffe37 5424 5404 7
Hutton Rudby & Osmotherley33 6307 10416 6
Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske24 12343 6321 10
Huby & Tollerton24 13331 7386 9
Aiskew & Leeming25 11312 8402 8
Easingwold29 8294 11281 11
Hillside & Raskelf27 9231 13243 14
Romanby27 10248 12247 13
Great Ayton23 14221 14254 12

Stokesley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other crime (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20251
March 20254
October 202415
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 202517
August 20242

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20255
October 202411
September 20246
August 202413
July 202422
June 202430
May 202424

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
October 202411
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
May 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 14.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20259
March 202510
October 202421
September 20249
August 202420
July 202411
June 202426
May 202414

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
October 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20255
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242

High Crime Locations Stokesley in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stokesley postcode area is presented below.

1. White Thorn Close (Map)
Total7
Other crime4
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Battersby (Map)
Total7
Burglary6
Possession of weapons1
3. Leven Wynd (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Allen Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hebron Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Brackenhill Walk (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Allen Court (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stone Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bank Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

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