Crime Rate in Stainton & Thornton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stainton & Thornton

The total recorded crimes in Stainton & Thornton, Middlesbrough, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stainton & Thornton crime rate of 11.80 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Stainton & Thornton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 14
  • Hume Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Hemlington Grange Way with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Stainton & Thornton has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 11.80 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stainton & Thornton)CrimesRank (Stainton & Thornton)CrimesRank (Stainton & Thornton)
Central566 17,277 15,684 1
Longlands & Beechwood308 23,587 23,197 2
Newport184 32,975 32,971 3
Berwick Hills & Pallister165 42,490 42,456 4
Brambles & Thorntree150 52,411 52,249 5
Park End & Beckfield109 91,866 62,075 6
Park135 61,463 81,375 8
Hemlington120 81,497 71,611 7
Coulby Newham121 71,273 91,140 9
Ayresome78 121,011 111,116 10
North Ormesby91 111,148 101,090 11
Linthorpe98 10560 16569 15
Ladgate72 13898 12776 12
Kader40 18697 14629 13
Acklam56 15782 13603 14
Trimdon51 17491 18433 16
Marton East54 16496 17301 18
Marton West32 19281 19260 19
Nunthorpe19 20168 20197 20

Stainton & Thornton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202515
March 202513
February 20258
January 20256
December 202413
November 20245
October 20244
September 202437
August 202434
July 20248
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 232 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202511
February 202512
January 202514
December 202426
November 202411
October 202422
September 202415
August 202420
July 202415
June 202432
May 202419

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20247
May 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Stainton & Thornton in May 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 offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Hume Drive (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
3. Hemlington Grange Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parnaby Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Horcum Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mardale (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Milk Thistle Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Apple Nook (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vernon Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Poppy Fields Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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