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 July 2025 are around 99 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hardwick and Salters Lane crime rate of 6.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
Hardwick and Salters Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • A177 with total crimes: 8
  • St James Court with total crimes: 5
  • Chopwell Close 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 July 2025 the Hardwick and Salters Lane has recorded 99 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 9th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hardwick and Salters Lane)CrimesRank (Hardwick and Salters Lane)CrimesRank (Hardwick and Salters Lane)
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
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree81 111,173 101,191 10
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

Hardwick and Salters Lane 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 44 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 (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202515
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 20253
January 20259
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202512
April 202510
March 20256
February 202514
January 20254
December 202412
November 202416
October 202418
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202544
June 202534
May 202533
April 202536
March 202531
February 202527
January 202529
December 202418
November 202437
October 202435
September 202442
August 202441

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
August 20241

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Hardwick and Salters Lane in July 2025

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

1. A177 (Map)
Total8
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St James Court (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Chopwell Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Raisbeck Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ingleton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Waldridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Whickham Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Coatham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
9. Hamsterley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
10. Claxton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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