Crime Rate in Norton North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton North

The total recorded crimes in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton North crime rate of 3.13 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 Norton North, encompassing approximately 27,197 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (92.31% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
Norton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Drake Road with total crimes: 8
  • Oaklea Close with total crimes: 8
  • Holly Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Norton North?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Norton North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1054 crimes compared to 1093.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Norton North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,136 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norton North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stockton-on-Tees, Norton North has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Norton North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norton North has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 12th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Norton North crimes were 1,054. The crime rate of Norton North in 2024 was 38.75 (year) or 3.23 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton North were around 1,136 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.77 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton North)CrimesRank (Norton North)CrimesRank (Norton North)
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
Hardwick and Salters Lane77 131,236 91,057 12
Yarm91 10831 13782 16
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

Norton North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 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 (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 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 (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243
July 202413
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20259
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202522
March 202531
February 202519
January 202531
December 202415
November 202426
October 202423
September 202424
August 202423
July 202434
June 202452
May 202432

A total of 233 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202513
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202424
October 202422
September 202412
August 202420
July 202413
June 202424
May 202425

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20251
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20248
October 20249
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202418
May 20247

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 70 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 202511
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
July 20243
May 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Norton North in May 2025

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

1. Drake Road (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Oaklea Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Holly Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
4. High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Chesterton Court (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
6. Leven Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parsons Walk (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Swale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Kennedy Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Norton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1

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