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 March 2025 are around 325 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Stockton Town Centre crime rate of 16.99 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (103) incidents (-2.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (69) incidents (40.82% increase)
  • Public order: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
Stockton Town Centre Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 33
  • Regent Street with total crimes: 25
  • Yarm Street with total crimes: 16

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Stockton Town Centre has recorded 325 crimes with crime rate of 16.99 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Stockton-on-Tees)CrimesRank (Stockton-on-Tees)CrimesRank (Stockton-on-Tees)
Mandale and Victoria264 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge135 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South124 51,713 41,654 4
Roseworth129 41,389 71,239 9
Newtown113 61,619 51,525 5
Billingham Central86 111,264 81,492 6
Billingham East97 91,435 61,465 7
Bishopsgarth and Elm Tree104 71,173 101,191 10
Stainsby Hill103 81,035 121,279 8
Hardwick and Salters Lane64 161,236 91,057 12
Ingleby Barwick East91 10772 15904 13
Norton North68 141,054 111,136 11
Yarm78 12831 13782 16
Billingham South69 13816 14853 15
Village67 15728 16882 14
Eaglescliffe47 19580 19666 17
Hartburn39 20639 17552 19
Ingleby Barwick West56 17535 20538 20
Billingham North51 18597 18654 18
Grangefield26 23451 22517 21
Fairfield38 21456 21456 22
Northern Parishes30 22186 26268 23
Billingham West17 24240 23259 24
Western Parishes12 26221 24229 26
Norton West15 25191 25240 25

Stockton Town Centre Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 123 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (188 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (116 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (118 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (46 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (108 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (57 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202513
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 202414
September 202414
August 202413
July 20248
June 202420
May 20249
April 20248

A total of 264 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202517
January 202523
December 202410
November 202413
October 202420
September 202421
August 202425
July 202419
June 202446
May 202427
April 202421

A total of 1440 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025103
February 2025106
January 2025106
December 2024100
November 2024111
October 2024127
September 2024124
August 2024126
July 2024123
June 2024188
May 2024118
April 2024108

A total of 744 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202549
January 202556
December 202460
November 202459
October 202454
September 202462
August 202464
July 202459
June 2024116
May 202439
April 202457

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 20258
December 202413
November 202410
October 202415
September 202412
August 202420
July 202415
June 202420
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 60 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245

A total of 390 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202522
January 202525
December 202420
November 202435
October 202430
September 202431
August 202440
July 202432
June 202466
May 202423
April 202431

A total of 70 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20257
December 20244
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20249
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 168 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20259
January 20257
December 20246
November 20249
October 202416
September 202412
August 202418
July 202410
June 202434
May 202422
April 202413

A total of 183 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202519
January 20258
December 202416
November 20249
October 202416
September 202420
August 202419
July 202413
June 202432
May 20247
April 202415

A total of 49 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202524
January 202516
December 202425
November 202433
October 202433
September 202422
August 202429
July 202433
June 202452
May 202446
April 202443

A total of 346 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202528
January 202522
December 202416
November 202438
October 202432
September 202426
August 202432
July 202429
June 202462
May 202427
April 202419

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244

High Crime Locations Stockton Town Centre in March 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total33
Other crime13
Violence and sexual offences12
Bicycle theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Regent Street (Map)
Total25
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Yarm Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Ship Inn Yard (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
7. Marina Way (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
8. Hartington Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1

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