Crime Rate in Western Parishes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Western Parishes

The total recorded crimes in Western Parishes, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Parishes crime rate of 52.82 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 Western Parishes, encompassing approximately 454 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Western Parishes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Bridge Close with total crimes: 2
  • Harvest Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Western Parishes?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Western Parishes demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 221 crimes compared to 1093.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Western Parishes recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Western Parishes had fewer crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 229 crimes compared to 1,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Western Parishes recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Western Parishes Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Western Parishes has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 52.82 ranking 24th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Western Parishes crimes were 221. The crime rate of Western Parishes in 2024 was 486.36 (year) or 40.53 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Western Parishes were around 229 crimes with yearly crime rate of 503.96 (year) or 42.00 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Western Parishes)CrimesRank (Western Parishes)CrimesRank (Western Parishes)
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
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
Norton West15 26191 25240 25

Western Parishes 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202511
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20244
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

High Crime Locations Western Parishes in July 2025

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

1. Willow Bridge Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Harvest Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Manor Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
5. White House Croft (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Coatham Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Juniper Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
8. Appley Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. School Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Poplars Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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