Crime Rate in Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree

The total recorded crimes in Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in March 2025 are around 104 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree crime rate of 5.80 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 Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree, encompassing approximately 17,923 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Court with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Bevan Close with total crimes: 6

How safe is Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree?

To understand the safety of Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree, we need to analyze Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,173 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,191 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockton-on-Tees, Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree has recorded 104 crimes with crime rate of 5.80 ranking 7th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree crimes were 1,173. The crime rate of Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree in 2024 was 65.45 (year) or 5.45 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree were around 1,191 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.45 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockton-on-Tees)CrimesRank (Stockton-on-Tees)CrimesRank (Stockton-on-Tees)
Stockton Town Centre325 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria264 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge135 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South124 51,713 41,654 4
Roseworth129 41,389 71,239 9
Newtown113 61,619 51,525 5
Billingham Central86 111,264 81,492 6
Billingham East97 91,435 61,465 7
Stainsby Hill103 81,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane64 161,236 91,057 12
Ingleby Barwick East91 10772 15904 13
Norton North68 141,054 111,136 11
Yarm78 12831 13782 16
Billingham South69 13816 14853 15
Village67 15728 16882 14
Eaglescliffe47 19580 19666 17
Hartburn39 20639 17552 19
Ingleby Barwick West56 17535 20538 20
Billingham North51 18597 18654 18
Grangefield26 23451 22517 21
Fairfield38 21456 21456 22
Northern Parishes30 22186 26268 23
Billingham West17 24240 23259 24
Western Parishes12 26221 24229 26
Norton West15 25191 25240 25

Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (19 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 241 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20256
January 202517
December 202414
November 20246
October 202431
September 202438
August 202416
July 202418
June 202440
May 202418
April 202419

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 380 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202528
January 202529
December 202418
November 202437
October 202427
September 202429
August 202424
July 202428
June 202456
May 202425
April 202435

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202517
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 202421
September 202419
August 202411
July 202415
June 202434
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248
April 20242

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410
July 20245
June 202422
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree postcode area is presented below.

1. Willow Court (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
3. Bevan Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Elm Tree Avenue (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Helmsley Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Hardwick Shops (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Consett Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tovil Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
9. Merlin Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Belsay Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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