Crime Rate in Norton South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Norton South

The total recorded crimes in Norton South, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Norton South crime rate of 7.04 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 South, encompassing approximately 16,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (14) incidents (600.00% increase)
Norton South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 13
  • North Tees Industrial Estate with total crimes: 10
  • Cormland Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Norton South?

To understand the safety of Norton South, we need to analyze Norton South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,713 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Norton South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Norton South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 1,654 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Norton South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Norton South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Norton South has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 7.04 ranking 5th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Norton South crimes were 1,713. The crime rate of Norton South in 2024 was 103.06 (year) or 8.59 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Norton South were around 1,654 crimes with yearly crime rate of 99.51 (year) or 8.29 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Norton South)CrimesRank (Norton South)CrimesRank (Norton South)
Stockton Town Centre351 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria262 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge166 31,931 32,003 3
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
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

Norton South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (50 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (43 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (25 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (52 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 655 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202532
March 202549
February 202535
January 202543
December 202454
November 202437
October 202444
September 202452
August 202448
July 202450
June 2024102
May 202459

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 190 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 20257
March 202519
February 202516
January 202512
December 202420
November 202416
October 202425
September 202414
August 202411
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 20242
October 20245
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 202411

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20246
September 20247
August 202410
July 20246
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20252
December 20245
November 202413
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202520
March 202521
February 20258
January 202519
December 202411
November 202417
October 202422
September 202410
August 202414
July 202412
June 202424
May 202427

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20241
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 202510
January 20258
December 20244
November 202411
October 20249
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 202510
February 20252
January 20256
December 20245
November 20245
October 202415
September 20247
August 202411
July 20247
June 202428
May 202416

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Norton South in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime2
Public order1
2. North Tees Industrial Estate (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Cormland Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Belle Vue Court (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Moorhen Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Portrack Trade Park (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Surrey Road (Map)
Total5
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
9. Larkhall Square (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hallifield Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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