Crime Rate in Stockton Town Centre: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Stockton Town Centre

The total recorded crimes in Stockton Town Centre, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in July 2025 are around 411 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton Town Centre crime rate of 21.48 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 Stockton Town Centre, encompassing approximately 19,130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (113) incidents (13.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (76) incidents (16.92% increase)
  • Public order: (46) incidents (70.37% increase)
Stockton Town Centre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Regent Street with total crimes: 38
  • Police Station with total crimes: 26
  • Yarm Lane with total crimes: 20

How safe is Stockton Town Centre?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Stockton Town Centre reported a higher crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 4,496 crimes compared to 1,093. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Stockton Town Centre witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Stockton Town Centre experienced a greater number of crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 3,042 crimes compared to 1,060. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Stockton Town Centre witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Stockton Town Centre Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Stockton Town Centre has recorded 411 crimes with crime rate of 21.48 ranking 1th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Stockton Town Centre crimes were 4,496. The crime rate of Stockton Town Centre in 2024 was 235.02 (year) or 19.58 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Stockton Town Centre were around 3,042 crimes with yearly crime rate of 159.01 (year) or 13.25 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockton Town Centre)CrimesRank (Stockton Town Centre)CrimesRank (Stockton Town Centre)
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
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

Stockton Town Centre 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 113 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (129 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (66 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (131 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (63 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (103 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 106 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (106 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 100 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 60 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (111 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (127 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (62 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (126 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (64 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202515
May 202518
April 202512
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 202412
August 202420

A total of 379 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202527
May 202527
April 202541
March 202535
February 202522
January 202525
December 202420
November 202435
October 202430
September 202431
August 202440

A total of 743 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202576
June 202565
May 202566
April 202563
March 202569
February 202549
January 202556
December 202460
November 202459
October 202454
September 202462
August 202464

A total of 178 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202513
April 202517
March 20259
February 202519
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202416
September 202420
August 202419

A total of 79 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20258
May 20257
April 202513
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 1376 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025100
May 2025129
April 2025131
March 2025103
February 2025106
January 2025106
December 2024100
November 2024111
October 2024127
September 2024124
August 2024126

A total of 157 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202511
May 202512
April 202518
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413

A total of 303 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202528
May 202523
April 202519
March 202515
February 202528
January 202522
December 202416
November 202438
October 202432
September 202426
August 202432

A total of 235 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202523
May 202522
April 202518
March 202522
February 202517
January 202523
December 202410
November 202413
October 202420
September 202421
August 202425

A total of 294 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202519
May 202521
April 202520
March 202516
February 202524
January 202516
December 202425
November 202433
October 202433
September 202422
August 202429

A total of 115 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 202510
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202416
September 202412
August 202418

A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245

High Crime Locations Stockton Town Centre in July 2025

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

1. Regent Street (Map)
Total38
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft4
Robbery4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Theft from the person2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Police Station (Map)
Total26
Other crime10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Yarm Lane (Map)
Total20
Anti-social behaviour11
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order1
Robbery1
4. Ship Inn Yard (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Portrack Industrial Estate (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting9
Public order3
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
7. Hartington Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Other theft1
9. Smith Street (Map)
Total12
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting5
Burglary4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1

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