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

Overview of Crime in Stockton-on-Tees

The total recorded crimes in Stockton-on-Tees, UK in January 2026 are around 2,513 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton-on-Tees crime rate of 12.78 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: (998) incidents (38.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (377) incidents (20.06% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (337) incidents (15.02% increase)
Stockton-on-Tees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 309
  • Redhill Road Shops with total crimes: 110
  • Thorntree Road with total crimes: 50

Stockton-on-Tees Police Info:

Cleveland Police

Stockton-on-Tees Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Yarm (362 crimes), and the safest, Billingham West (12 crimes), is 350 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stockton-on-Tees.

Similarly, the area of Yarm (362 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ingleby Barwick West & South (15 crimes), with a difference of 347 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stockton-on-Tees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Yarm362
Stockton Town Centre296
Mandale and Victoria292
Roseworth202
Parkfield and Oxbridge140

Safest Wards:

Grangefield26
Northern Parishes25
Western Parishes20
Norton West15
Billingham West12

Most Dangerous Areas:

Yarm362
Central Stockton & Portrack296
Roseworth211
Thornaby North192
Hardwick & Salters Lane156

Safest Areas:

Norton High Street28
Rimswell & Bishopsgarth25
Ingleby Barwick East & Hilton19
Norton North15
Ingleby Barwick West & South15

Stockton-on-Tees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (998 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (377 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 720 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 314 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (685 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (380 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (754 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (425 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (708 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (398 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (766 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (486 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 863 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 492 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (752 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (510 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (777 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (550 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (729 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (464 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (767 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (512 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 625 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 341 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 331 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202625
December 202535
November 202538
October 202523
September 202526
August 202531
July 202538
June 202530
May 202523
April 202531
March 202510
February 202521

A total of 1678 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.83 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 178 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026127
December 2025128
November 2025123
October 2025135
September 2025178
August 2025152
July 2025173
June 2025145
May 2025132
April 2025152
March 2025124
February 2025109

A total of 2341 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 195.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026173
December 2025182
November 2025232
October 2025207
September 2025196
August 2025204
July 2025200
June 2025230
May 2025189
April 2025186
March 2025185
February 2025157

A total of 5188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 432.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 550 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026337
December 2025293
November 2025380
October 2025425
September 2025398
August 2025486
July 2025492
June 2025510
May 2025550
April 2025464
March 2025512
February 2025341

A total of 2637 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 219.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 377 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026377
December 2025314
November 2025331
October 2025294
September 2025219
August 2025198
July 2025185
June 2025136
May 2025137
April 2025112
March 2025192
February 2025142

A total of 133 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20255
November 202512
October 202516
September 202511
August 202510
July 202512
June 20258
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202512

A total of 1043 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.92 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026111
December 202583
November 202581
October 202577
September 202595
August 202583
July 202577
June 202595
May 2025105
April 202585
March 202594
February 202557

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20266
December 20256
November 202513
October 20251
September 202510
August 20258
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258

A total of 219 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202623
December 202525
November 202514
October 202522
September 202515
August 202518
July 202519
June 202512
May 202517
April 202526
March 202518
February 202510

A total of 9144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 762.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 998 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026998
December 2025720
November 2025685
October 2025754
September 2025708
August 2025766
July 2025863
June 2025752
May 2025777
April 2025729
March 2025767
February 2025625

A total of 1399 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026123
December 2025110
November 2025114
October 202597
September 2025133
August 2025123
July 2025141
June 2025120
May 2025125
April 2025113
March 202599
February 2025101

A total of 849 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 70.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202667
December 202573
November 202590
October 202580
September 202564
August 202563
July 202588
June 202566
May 202551
April 202550
March 202580
February 202577

A total of 932 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 99 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202664
December 202569
November 202593
October 202599
September 202575
August 202556
July 202589
June 202566
May 202572
April 202593
March 202576
February 202580

A total of 997 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202675
December 202588
November 202583
October 202596
September 202591
August 202581
July 202590
June 202596
May 2025107
April 202568
March 202568
February 202554

High Crime Locations Stockton-on-Tees in January 2026

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total309
Violence and sexual offences309
2. Redhill Road Shops (Map)
Total110
Shoplifting104
Public order5
Robbery1
3. Thorntree Road (Map)
Total50
Shoplifting46
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Charles Street (Map)
Total48
Shoplifting46
Robbery1
Drugs1
5. Willow Court (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting23
Public order5
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
6. Regent Street (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Other theft3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Theft from the person2
Public order2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1

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