Crime Rate in Newtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown

The total recorded crimes in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown crime rate of 1.43 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 Newtown, encompassing approximately 95,193 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (8.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
Newtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mellor Street with total crimes: 9
  • Kirkdale Close with total crimes: 7
  • Laurel Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Newtown?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Newtown reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,619 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newtown witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Newtown experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,525 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newtown witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Newtown Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Newtown has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.43 ranking 4th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Newtown crimes were 1,619. The crime rate of Newtown in 2024 was 22.57 (year) or 1.88 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newtown were around 1,525 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.64 (year) or 1.72 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)
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
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
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

Newtown Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (29 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (41 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (64 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (49 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202549
April 202545
March 202532
February 202535
January 202564
December 202423
November 202438
October 202437
September 202447
August 202441
July 202447
June 2024102
May 202449

A total of 233 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 202422
October 202423
September 202418
August 202416
July 202414
June 202450
May 202424

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248
July 20246
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 146 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202522
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 94 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 20247
June 202414
May 202416

A total of 95 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202520
March 202529
February 202521
January 202518
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202424
August 202446
July 202420
June 202464
May 202443

A total of 102 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 202411
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Newtown in May 2025

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

1. Mellor Street (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Kirkdale Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
3. Laurel Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
4. Rowan Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Zetland Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
6. Bedford Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Doncaster Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
8. Belmont Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Newtown Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
10. Ezard Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1

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