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 July 2025 are around 2,474 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton-on-Tees crime rate of 12.58 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (863) incidents (14.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (492) incidents (-3.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (200) incidents (-13.04% decrease)
Stockton-on-Tees Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 36
  • Prison with total crimes: 23
  • Yarm Lane with total crimes: 19

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 (411 crimes), and the safest, Norton West (15 crimes), is 396 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Stockton-on-Tees.

Similarly, the area of Central Stockton & Portrack (411 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Norton North (15 crimes), with a difference of 396 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Stockton-on-Tees.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Stockton Town Centre411
Mandale and Victoria269
Parkfield and Oxbridge168
Billingham East156
Newtown155

Safest Wards:

Grangefield35
Billingham West31
Western Parishes24
Northern Parishes24
Norton West15

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Stockton & Portrack411
Thornaby North171
Billingham East & Haverton Hill158
Eastbourne & Newham Grange144
Hardwick & Salters Lane143

Safest Areas:

Billingham North & Wolviston44
Ingleby Barwick East & Hilton36
Rimswell & Bishopsgarth32
Ingleby Barwick West & South19
Norton North15

Stockton-on-Tees 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1114 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202595
May 2025105
April 202585
March 202594
February 202557
January 202596
December 202452
November 202499
October 202497
September 2024117
August 2024140

A total of 1967 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 163.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 221 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025185
June 2025136
May 2025137
April 2025112
March 2025192
February 2025142
January 2025126
December 2024139
November 2024167
October 2024221
September 2024221
August 2024189

A total of 260 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202530
May 202523
April 202531
March 202510
February 202521
January 202515
December 202423
November 202413
October 202417
September 202414
August 202425

A total of 141 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20258
May 202512
April 202511
March 202517
February 202512
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 202420
September 202411
August 202416

A total of 74 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 20247
October 20243
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 790 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 65.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 94 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202588
June 202566
May 202551
April 202550
March 202580
February 202577
January 202558
December 202452
November 202494
October 202455
September 202456
August 202463

A total of 907 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202589
June 202566
May 202572
April 202593
March 202576
February 202580
January 202562
December 202473
November 202477
October 202476
September 202465
August 202478

A total of 5079 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 423.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 550 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025492
June 2025510
May 2025550
April 2025464
March 2025512
February 2025341
January 2025306
December 2024279
November 2024340
October 2024446
September 2024342
August 2024497

A total of 1396 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 152 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025141
June 2025120
May 2025125
April 2025113
March 202599
February 2025101
January 2025112
December 202498
November 202499
October 2024122
September 2024114
August 2024152

A total of 981 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 81.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 107 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202590
June 202596
May 2025107
April 202568
March 202568
February 202554
January 202568
December 202468
November 202491
October 202493
September 202486
August 202492

A total of 8733 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 727.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 863 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025863
June 2025752
May 2025777
April 2025729
March 2025767
February 2025625
January 2025691
December 2024655
November 2024727
October 2024693
September 2024722
August 2024732

A total of 2418 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 201.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 259 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025200
June 2025230
May 2025189
April 2025186
March 2025185
February 2025157
January 2025175
December 2024170
November 2024242
October 2024259
September 2024218
August 2024207

A total of 226 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202512
May 202517
April 202526
March 202518
February 202510
January 202523
December 202414
November 202422
October 202425
September 202412
August 202428

A total of 1671 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 181 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025173
June 2025145
May 2025132
April 2025152
March 2025124
February 2025109
January 2025107
December 2024102
November 2024152
October 2024151
September 2024143
August 2024181

High Crime Locations Stockton-on-Tees in July 2025

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

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total36
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Robbery4
Other theft4
Theft from the person2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
2. Prison (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences20
Other crime3
3. Yarm Lane (Map)
Total19
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Robbery1
4. Police Station (Map)
Total19
Other crime10
Violence and sexual offences8
Robbery1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences17
Possession of weapons1
Burglary1
6. Charles Street (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting18
Robbery1

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