Crime Rate in Yarm: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Yarm

The total recorded crimes in Yarm, Stockton-on-Tees, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Yarm crime rate of 6.34 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
Yarm Crime Hotspots

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

  • Atlas Wynd with total crimes: 12
  • Prison with total crimes: 10
  • High Street 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 July 2025 the Yarm has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 6.34 ranking 12th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Yarm)CrimesRank (Yarm)CrimesRank (Yarm)
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
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

Yarm 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 36 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 325 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202539
May 202546
April 202524
March 202520
February 202527
January 202520
December 202421
November 202421
October 202421
September 202422
August 202428

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202519
April 202516
March 202535
February 202523
January 20255
December 202413
November 20247
October 202413
September 20249
August 202417

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20251
December 20247
November 202410
October 20249
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 202412
October 202410
September 202410
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 July 2025

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

1. Atlas Wynd (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Prison (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour1
3. High Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Central Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Meynell'S Walk (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
6. Sheepfoote Hill (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canon Grove (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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