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 March 2025 are around 64 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hardwick and Salters Lane crime rate of 3.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
Hardwick and Salters Lane Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dawdon Close with total crimes: 4
  • Coatham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Hart Close with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hardwick and Salters Lane has recorded 64 crimes with crime rate of 3.89 ranking 16th 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.

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
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
Fairfield38 21456 21456 22
Northern Parishes30 22186 26268 23
Billingham West17 24240 23259 24
Western Parishes12 26221 24229 26
Norton West15 25191 25240 25

Hardwick and Salters Lane Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (41 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 441 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202514
January 20254
December 202412
November 202416
October 202418
September 202412
August 202418
July 20245
June 202422
May 202413
April 202415

A total of 47 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20245
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 202414

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hardwick and Salters Lane in March 2025

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

1. Dawdon Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Coatham Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Hart Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
4. A177 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Caudwell Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Edmondbyers Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other theft1
7. Escomb Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Dunford Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Hay Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Ilford Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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