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 May 2025 are around 2,302 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton-on-Tees crime rate of 11.71 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (777) incidents (6.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (550) incidents (18.53% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (189) incidents (1.61% increase)
Stockton-on-Tees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 31
  • Police Station with total crimes: 29
  • Prison with total crimes: 25

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 (351 crimes), and the safest, Western Parishes (16 crimes), is 335 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stockton-on-Tees.

Similarly, the area of Central Stockton & Portrack (351 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ingleby Barwick West & South (14 crimes), with a difference of 337 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stockton-on-Tees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stockton Town Centre351
Mandale and Victoria262
Parkfield and Oxbridge166
Newtown136
Norton South117

Safest Wards:

Eaglescliffe32
Norton West22
Billingham West17
Northern Parishes16
Western Parishes16

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Stockton & Portrack351
Thornaby North160
Roseworth139
Norton South137
Eastbourne & Newham Grange131

Safest Areas:

Rimswell & Bishopsgarth36
Eaglescliffe32
Ingleby Barwick North30
Norton North22
Ingleby Barwick West & South14

Stockton-on-Tees Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 1039 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 86.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 146 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025107
April 202568
March 202568
February 202554
January 202568
December 202468
November 202491
October 202493
September 202486
August 202492
July 202498
June 2024146

A total of 9312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 776.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1410 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025777
April 2025729
March 2025767
February 2025625
January 2025691
December 2024655
November 2024727
October 2024693
September 2024722
August 2024732
July 2024784
June 20241410

A total of 2627 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 218.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 462 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025189
April 2025186
March 2025185
February 2025157
January 2025175
December 2024170
November 2024242
October 2024259
September 2024218
August 2024207
July 2024177
June 2024462

A total of 993 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202593
March 202576
February 202580
January 202562
December 202473
November 202477
October 202476
September 202465
August 202478
July 202485
June 2024156

A total of 810 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 67.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202551
April 202550
March 202580
February 202577
January 202558
December 202452
November 202494
October 202455
September 202456
August 202463
July 202462
June 2024112

A total of 253 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202531
March 202510
February 202521
January 202515
December 202423
November 202413
October 202417
September 202414
August 202425
July 202421
June 202440

A total of 5338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 444.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 884 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025550
April 2025464
March 2025512
February 2025341
January 2025306
December 2024279
November 2024340
October 2024446
September 2024342
August 2024497
July 2024377
June 2024884

A total of 1625 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 135.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 330 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025125
April 2025113
March 202599
February 2025101
January 2025112
December 202498
November 202499
October 2024122
September 2024114
August 2024152
July 2024160
June 2024330

A total of 1275 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 256 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025105
April 202585
March 202594
February 202557
January 202596
December 202452
November 202499
October 202497
September 2024117
August 2024140
July 202477
June 2024256

A total of 2214 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 184.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025137
April 2025112
March 2025192
February 2025142
January 2025126
December 2024139
November 2024167
October 2024221
September 2024221
August 2024189
July 2024182
June 2024386

A total of 150 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202420
September 202411
August 202416
July 20247
June 202422

A total of 79 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 255 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202526
March 202518
February 202510
January 202523
December 202414
November 202422
October 202425
September 202412
August 202428
July 202416
June 202444

A total of 1837 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 153.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 316 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025132
April 2025152
March 2025124
February 2025109
January 2025107
December 2024102
November 2024152
October 2024151
September 2024143
August 2024181
July 2024168
June 2024316

High Crime Locations Stockton-on-Tees in May 2025

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

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total31
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order4
Robbery2
Bicycle theft2
2. Police Station (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences15
Other crime6
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Other theft2
3. Prison (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences25
4. Redcar Road (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour18
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2

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