Crime Rate in Yarm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yarm

The total recorded crimes in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in May 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yarm crime rate of 7.21 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 Yarm, encompassing approximately 12,612 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (91.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Yarm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 25
  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • The Meadowings with total crimes: 7

How safe is Yarm?

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

  • Relative to Stockton-on-Tees:

    • In 2024, Yarm demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 831 crimes compared to 1093.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Yarm witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

    • In 2023, Yarm had fewer crimes than the Stockton-on-Tees average, with 782 crimes compared to 1,060. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Yarm recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the Stockton-on-Tees.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Yarm Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Yarm has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 7.21 ranking 10th out of 25 in the Stockton-on-Tees, UK

In 2024, the total Yarm crimes were 831. The crime rate of Yarm in 2024 was 65.89 (year) or 5.49 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

In 2023, the total crimes in Yarm were around 782 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.00 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Stockton-on-Tees.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yarm)CrimesRank (Yarm)CrimesRank (Yarm)
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
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

Yarm Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202516
March 202535
February 202523
January 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 202417
July 202421
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 357 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202524
March 202520
February 202527
January 202520
December 202421
November 202421
October 202421
September 202422
August 202428
July 202428
June 202450
May 202429

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244
July 202414
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20258
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
November 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Yarm in May 2025

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

1. Prison (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences25
2. High Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Shoplifting2
3. The Meadowings (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. The Royd (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Central Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Lingfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Yarm Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Coronation Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. The Slayde (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1

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