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 July 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree crime rate of 4.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-23.81% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 22
  • Hardwick Shops with total crimes: 6
  • Consett Close with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • 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 areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 4.52 ranking 11th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree)CrimesRank (Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree)CrimesRank (Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree)
Stockton Town Centre411 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria269 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge168 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South131 61,713 41,654 4
Billingham East156 41,435 61,465 7
Newtown155 51,619 51,525 5
Billingham Central101 81,264 81,492 6
Roseworth101 71,389 71,239 9
Stainsby Hill85 101,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane99 91,236 91,057 12
Norton North73 131,054 111,136 11
Yarm80 12831 13782 16
Ingleby Barwick East70 14772 15904 13
Village67 15728 16882 14
Billingham South51 17816 14853 15
Hartburn66 16639 17552 19
Eaglescliffe51 18580 19666 17
Billingham North44 20597 18654 18
Ingleby Barwick West45 19535 20538 20
Grangefield35 22451 22517 21
Fairfield41 21456 21456 22
Northern Parishes24 25186 26268 23
Billingham West31 23240 23259 24
Western Parishes24 24221 24229 26
Norton West15 26191 25240 25

Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 206 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
May 202525
April 202516
March 202518
February 202517
January 202513
December 202411
November 202418
October 202421
September 202419
August 202411

A total of 368 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202526
May 202535
April 202534
March 202544
February 202528
January 202529
December 202418
November 202437
October 202427
September 202429
August 202424

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20255
April 202511
March 20257
February 20257
January 202511
December 20244
November 20244
October 202414
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20243
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20257
April 20256
March 202518
February 20256
January 202517
December 202414
November 20246
October 202431
September 202438
August 202416

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
August 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 July 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
2. Hardwick Shops (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Consett Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Merlin Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Elm Tree Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
6. Chatsworth Court (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Newstead Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. High Newham Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Nightingale Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodborough Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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