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 May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Western Parishes crime rate of 35.21 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Western Parishes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harvest Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Whitton Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Thorpe Road with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Western Parishes has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 35.21 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Western Parishes)CrimesRank (Western Parishes)CrimesRank (Western Parishes)
Stockton Town Centre351 14,496 13,042 1
Mandale and Victoria262 22,834 22,681 2
Parkfield and Oxbridge166 31,931 32,003 3
Norton South117 51,713 41,654 4
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 Parishes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20248
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202420
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
July 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Western Parishes in May 2025

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

1. Harvest Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Whitton Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Thorpe Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Morrison Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Manor Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Mount Pleasant Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Weare Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Kirk Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. South Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. West Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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