Crime Rate in Stainton & Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stainton & Thornton

The total recorded crimes in Stainton & Thornton, Middlesbrough, UK in July 2025 are around 53 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stainton & Thornton crime rate of 11.17 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 Stainton & Thornton, encompassing approximately 4,743 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (53.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Stainton & Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Eskdale with total crimes: 4
  • Horcum Court with total crimes: 4

How safe is Stainton & Thornton?

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

  • Relative to Middlesbrough:

    • In 2024, Stainton & Thornton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Middlesbrough average, with 597 crimes compared to 1598.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Stainton & Thornton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

    • In 2023, Stainton & Thornton had fewer crimes than the Middlesbrough average, with 330 crimes compared to 1,453. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Stainton & Thornton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Middlesbrough.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Middlesbrough, Stainton & Thornton has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Stainton & Thornton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stainton & Thornton has recorded 53 crimes with crime rate of 11.17 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Middlesbrough, UK

In 2024, the total Stainton & Thornton crimes were 597. The crime rate of Stainton & Thornton in 2024 was 125.85 (year) or 10.49 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stainton & Thornton were around 330 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.56 (year) or 5.80 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Middlesbrough.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stainton & Thornton)CrimesRank (Stainton & Thornton)CrimesRank (Stainton & Thornton)
Central582 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood274 23,587 23,197 2
Newport264 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister181 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree159 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield154 61,866 62,075 6
Hemlington133 71,497 71,611 7
Park127 81,463 81,375 8
Coulby Newham87 111,273 91,140 9
Ayresome107 91,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby95 101,148 101,090 11
Ladgate49 17898 12776 12
Linthorpe64 12560 16569 15
Kader51 15697 14629 13
Acklam50 16782 13603 14
Trimdon53 13491 18433 16
Marton East37 18496 17301 18
Marton West27 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe18 20168 20197 20

Stainton & Thornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202515
May 202518
April 202517
March 202511
February 202512
January 202514
December 202426
November 202411

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20258
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 11.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202520
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20245

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Stainton & Thornton in July 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Eskdale (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Horcum Court (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Hemlington Grange Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parnaby Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
6. Milk Thistle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Highcliff Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Apple Nook (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Bramble Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Arkendale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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