Crime Rate in Hardwick and Salters Lane: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hardwick and Salters Lane

The total recorded crimes in Hardwick and Salters Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 77 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hardwick and Salters Lane crime rate of 4.68 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 Hardwick and Salters Lane, encompassing approximately 16,457 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
Hardwick and Salters Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denton Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hartlepool Close with total crimes: 5
  • A177 with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hardwick and Salters Lane?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Hardwick and Salters Lane reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,236 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hardwick and Salters Lane witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Hardwick and Salters Lane had fewer crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,057 crimes compared to 1,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hardwick and Salters Lane witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockton-on-Tees, Hardwick and Salters Lane has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hardwick and Salters Lane Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hardwick and Salters Lane has recorded 77 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 13th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Hardwick and Salters Lane crimes were 1,236. The crime rate of Hardwick and Salters Lane in 2024 was 75.10 (year) or 6.26 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hardwick and Salters Lane were around 1,057 crimes with yearly crime rate of 64.23 (year) or 5.35 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hardwick and Salters Lane)CrimesRank (Hardwick and Salters Lane)CrimesRank (Hardwick and Salters Lane)
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
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
Fairfield48 19456 21456 22
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

Hardwick and Salters Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202410
August 202414
July 202413
June 202434
May 202424

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
February 202514
January 20254
December 202412
November 202416
October 202418
September 202412
August 202418
July 20245
June 202422
May 202413

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202536
March 202531
February 202527
January 202529
December 202418
November 202437
October 202435
September 202442
August 202441
July 202449
June 202462
May 202429

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Hardwick and Salters Lane in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hardwick and Salters Lane postcode area is presented below.

1. Denton Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Hartlepool Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. A177 (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Dawdon Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Darwin Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Dipton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Scurfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kilton Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
9. Dryburn Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Ebchester Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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