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 July 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton North crime rate of 2.68 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Norton North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Street with total crimes: 13
  • Norton Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Leven Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Norton North has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 1.91 ranking 13th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton North)CrimesRank (Norton North)CrimesRank (Norton North)
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
Hardwick and Salters Lane99 91,236 91,057 12
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree81 111,173 101,191 10
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

Norton North 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202521
May 202525
April 202522
March 202531
February 202519
January 202531
December 202415
November 202426
October 202423
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202525
April 202513
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202412
November 202424
October 202422
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20255
April 20251
March 20254
February 202511
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 202410
August 20246

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 202511
May 202511
April 20256
March 20255
February 20256
January 202510
December 20243
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
October 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

1. Holly Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
2. Norton Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leven Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Parsons Walk (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. Drake Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Portman Road (Map)
Total3
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Esk Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Picton Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
10. Lune Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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