Crime Rate in Fairfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfield

The total recorded crimes in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfield crime rate of 0.18 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 Fairfield, encompassing approximately 262,986 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Limbrick Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Gwynn Close with total crimes: 6
  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Fairfield?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Fairfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 456 crimes compared to 1093.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fairfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Fairfield had fewer crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 456 crimes compared to 1,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fairfield recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockton-on-Tees, Fairfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fairfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Fairfield has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 1.59 ranking 19th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Fairfield crimes were 456. The crime rate of Fairfield in 2024 was 11.62 (year) or 0.97 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairfield were around 456 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.73 (year) or 1.23 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairfield)CrimesRank (Fairfield)CrimesRank (Fairfield)
Stockton Town Centre351 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria262 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge166 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South117 51,713 41,654 4
Newtown136 41,619 51,525 5
Billingham Central90 111,264 81,492 6
Billingham East92 91,435 61,465 7
Roseworth114 61,389 71,239 9
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree98 71,173 101,191 10
Stainsby Hill97 81,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane77 131,236 91,057 12
Yarm91 10831 13782 16
Norton North85 121,054 111,136 11
Ingleby Barwick East59 17772 15904 13
Village64 15728 16882 14
Billingham South65 14816 14853 15
Hartburn59 16639 17552 19
Eaglescliffe32 22580 19666 17
Billingham North51 18597 18654 18
Ingleby Barwick West32 21535 20538 20
Grangefield45 20451 22517 21
Northern Parishes16 25186 26268 23
Billingham West17 24240 23259 24
Norton West22 23191 25240 25
Western Parishes16 26221 24229 26

Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 228 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202517
March 202516
February 202514
January 202520
December 202425
November 202415
October 202414
September 20245
August 202415
July 202411
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 202412

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Fairfield in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fairfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Limbrick Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Gwynn Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Cardinal Grove (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Shoplifting1
6. Manor Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
7. Rimswell Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Cathedral Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Glenfield Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Hickling Grove (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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