Crime Rate in Newtown: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newtown

The total recorded crimes in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in July 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newtown crime rate of 1.63 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (41) incidents (-2.38% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (21) incidents (5.00% increase)
Newtown Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrensfield Road with total crimes: 15
  • Stainmore Close with total crimes: 8
  • Azalia Road with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Newtown has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 0.60 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)CrimesRank (Newtown)
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
Billingham Central101 81,264 81,492 6
Roseworth101 71,389 71,239 9
Stainsby Hill85 101,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane99 91,236 91,057 12
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

Newtown 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 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 41 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202510
May 20255
April 20257
March 20251
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 515 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202553
May 202549
April 202545
March 202532
February 202535
January 202564
December 202423
November 202438
October 202437
September 202447
August 202441

A total of 306 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202542
May 202526
April 202520
March 202529
February 202521
January 202518
December 20248
November 202415
October 202416
September 202424
August 202446

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20252
January 202510
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 202511
April 20256
March 20256
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 186 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202520
May 202515
April 202512
March 202512
February 20259
January 202513
December 20245
November 202422
October 202423
September 202418
August 202416

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

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20253
November 20244
October 20246
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20248
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20258
April 202522
March 202511
February 202511
January 20258
December 202415
November 20244
October 20248
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Wrensfield Road (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
2. Stainmore Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Azalia Road (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
4. Dunmail Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft1
5. St Crispins' Court (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hazel Road (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dover Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Zetland Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
9. Commondale Avenue (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Public order1
10. Dorchester Close (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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