Crime Rate in Fairfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairfield

The total recorded crimes in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairfield crime rate of 0.14 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Fairfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Welldale Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Limbrick Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Doyle Way with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fairfield has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 0.14 ranking 21th 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.

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
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree104 71,173 101,191 10
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
Northern Parishes30 22186 26268 23
Billingham West17 24240 23259 24
Western Parishes12 26221 24229 26
Norton West15 25191 25240 25

Fairfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20258
January 20251
December 202410
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 202410
June 202424
May 202412
April 20245

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202514
January 202520
December 202425
November 202415
October 202414
September 20245
August 202415
July 202411
June 202438
May 202420
April 20246

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 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
April 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Welldale Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Limbrick Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Doyle Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Fairfield Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Glenfield Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
6. Armadale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Lerwick Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gwynn Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orwell Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Surbiton Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2

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