Crime Rate in Stockton-on-Tees: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockton-on-Tees

The total recorded crimes in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees in January 2025 are around 1,852 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton-on-Tees crime rate of 9.42 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 Stockton-on-Tees, encompassing approximately 196,593 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (691) incidents (5.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (306) incidents (9.68% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (175) incidents (2.94% increase)
Stockton-on-Tees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 32
  • Police Station with total crimes: 16
  • Yarm Street with total crimes: 16

Stockton-on-Tees Police Info:

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Stockton-on-Tees Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Stockton Town Centre (294 crimes), and the safest, Northern Parishes (9 crimes), is 285 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stockton-on-Tees.

Similarly, the area of Central Stockton & Portrack (294 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ingleby Barwick West & South (13 crimes), with a difference of 281 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stockton-on-Tees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stockton Town Centre294
Mandale and Victoria164
Newtown133
Parkfield and Oxbridge122
Norton South108

Safest Wards:

Ingleby Barwick West28
Billingham West23
Norton West15
Western Parishes13
Northern Parishes9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Stockton & Portrack294
Thornaby North133
Norton South128
Eastbourne & Newham Grange123
Roseworth112

Safest Areas:

Thornaby Village30
Eaglescliffe29
Billingham West, Stillington & Longnewton25
Norton North15
Ingleby Barwick West & South13

Stockton-on-Tees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (691 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (306 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 655 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 279 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (727 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (340 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (693 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (446 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (722 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (342 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (732 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (497 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 784 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 377 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1410 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (884 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1320 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 165.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025107
December 2024102
November 2024152
October 2024151
September 2024143
August 2024181
July 2024168
June 2024316

A total of 98 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202420
September 202411
August 202416
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 552 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 69.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202558
December 202452
November 202494
October 202455
September 202456
August 202463
July 202462
June 2024112

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 742 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 92.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202568
December 202468
November 202491
October 202493
September 202486
August 202492
July 202498
June 2024146

A total of 6414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 801.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1410 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025691
December 2024655
November 2024727
October 2024693
September 2024722
August 2024732
July 2024784
June 20241410

A total of 1187 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 148.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025112
December 202498
November 202499
October 2024122
September 2024114
August 2024152
July 2024160
June 2024330

A total of 184 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202414
November 202422
October 202425
September 202412
August 202428
July 202416
June 202444

A total of 168 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202515
December 202423
November 202413
October 202417
September 202414
August 202425
July 202421
June 202440

A total of 672 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 84.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202562
December 202473
November 202477
October 202476
September 202465
August 202478
July 202485
June 2024156

A total of 934 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 116.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202596
December 202452
November 202499
October 202497
September 2024117
August 2024140
July 202477
June 2024256

A total of 3471 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 433.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 884 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025306
December 2024279
November 2024340
October 2024446
September 2024342
August 2024497
July 2024377
June 2024884

A total of 1631 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 203.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025126
December 2024139
November 2024167
October 2024221
September 2024221
August 2024189
July 2024182
June 2024386

A total of 1910 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 238.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 462 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025175
December 2024170
November 2024242
October 2024259
September 2024218
August 2024207
July 2024177
June 2024462

High Crime Locations Stockton-on-Tees in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Stockton-on-Tees postcode area is presented below.

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Other theft5
Public order3
Drugs2
2. Police Station (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime5
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery1
3. Yarm Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Burglary2
Possession of weapons1
5. Howard Place (Map)
Total15
Criminal damage and arson6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Other crime2
Drugs1
6. Prison (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime5
Criminal damage and arson3

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