Crime in Stockton-on-Tees district: statistics, rates and trends
29,300 crimes were recorded in Stockton-on-Tees district in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stockton-on-Tees district at a glance
- Crime trends in Stockton-on-Tees district
- Types of crime in Stockton-on-Tees district
- Stockton-on-Tees district compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Stockton-on-Tees district
- Streets with the most crime in Stockton-on-Tees district
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stockton-on-Tees district
- Population and deprivation in Stockton-on-Tees district
- Questions about crime in Stockton-on-Tees district
- About this data
29,300 crimes were recorded in Stockton-on-Tees district in the 12 months to July 2026, 141.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 9,821 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Stockton-on-Tees district has the 19th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stockton-on-Tees district | North East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 29,300 | 319,718 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 141.7 | 115.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | -4% | -1% |
| Population | 206,800 | 2,760,678 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stockton-on-Tees district was highest in the year to July 2019 (30,382 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (25,323). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 29,300 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 25,323 | 122.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 26,223 | 126.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 29,812 | 144.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 27,872 | 134.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 27,471 | 132.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 29,016 | 140.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 30,382 | 146.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 29,002 | 140.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 2,931 |
| June 2026 | 2,712 |
| May 2026 | 2,755 |
| April 2026 | 2,483 |
| March 2026 | 2,484 |
| February 2026 | 2,360 |
| January 2026 | 2,495 |
| December 2025 | 2,099 |
| November 2025 | 2,261 |
| October 2025 | 2,286 |
| September 2025 | 2,185 |
| August 2025 | 2,249 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stockton-on-Tees district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+136%) and robbery (+81%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9,821 | 47.5 | 1.39 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 4,624 | 22.4 | 2.70 | +136% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4,260 | 20.6 | 1.34 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2,452 | 11.9 | 1.75 | +3% |
| Public order | 1,784 | 8.6 | 1.30 | +9% |
| Other theft | 1,403 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 1,239 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +15% |
| Burglary | 1,154 | 5.6 | 1.58 | +20% |
| Drugs | 804 | 3.9 | 1.19 | -10% |
| Other crime | 804 | 3.9 | 1.84 | +4% |
| Robbery | 467 | 2.3 | 1.67 | +81% |
| Possession of weapons | 261 | 1.3 | 1.30 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 130 | 0.6 | 0.76 | -6% |
| Theft from the person | 97 | 0.5 | 0.28 | +31% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stockton-on-Tees district
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 9,821 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stockton-on-Tees district
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 4,624 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stockton-on-Tees district
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 4,260 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stockton-on-Tees district
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 2,452 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stockton-on-Tees district
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 1,784 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stockton-on-Tees district
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 1,403 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stockton-on-Tees district
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 1,239 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stockton-on-Tees district
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 1,154 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stockton-on-Tees district
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 804 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stockton-on-Tees district
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 804 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stockton-on-Tees district
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 467 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 81% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stockton-on-Tees district
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 261 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stockton-on-Tees district
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stockton-on-Tees district
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the districts closest to Stockton-on-Tees district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stockton-on-Tees district.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stockton-on-Tees district |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 29,175 | 186.8 | +32% |
| Hartlepool | 15,999 | 163.0 | +15% |
| Darlington | 14,033 | 124.7 | -12% |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 18,994 | 136.4 | -4% |
| County Durham | 64,238 | 119.4 | -16% |
| Sunderland | 28,651 | 99.3 | -30% |
| South Tyneside | 15,836 | 104.6 | -26% |
| Gateshead | 19,584 | 96.6 | -32% |
37 areas within Stockton-on-Tees district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stockton Town Centre had the highest rate (578.1 per 1,000) and Wynyard the lowest (30.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Town Centre | Neighbourhood | 7,269 | 4,202 | 578.1 |
| Mandale & Victoria | Neighbourhood | 8,749 | 3,298 | 377.0 |
| Southern Villages | Neighbourhood | 5,136 | 1,537 | 299.3 |
| Roseworth | Neighbourhood | 8,356 | 1,881 | 225.1 |
| Newtown | Neighbourhood | 4,778 | 1,047 | 219.1 |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | Town | 22,655 | 4,337 | 191.4 |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | Neighbourhood | 5,977 | 1,132 | 189.4 |
| Stainsby Hill | Neighbourhood | 6,954 | 1,290 | 185.5 |
| Village | Neighbourhood | 9,020 | 1,522 | 168.7 |
| Norton South | Neighbourhood | 8,962 | 1,511 | 168.6 |
| Stockton-on-Tees | Town | 89,818 | 15,013 | 167.1 |
| Ropner | Neighbourhood | 12,527 | 1,848 | 147.5 |
| Billingham East | Neighbourhood | 7,084 | 1,020 | 144.0 |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | Neighbourhood | 7,994 | 1,072 | 134.1 |
| Billingham South | Neighbourhood | 7,119 | 954 | 134.0 |
| Billingham Central | Neighbourhood | 8,323 | 1,108 | 133.1 |
| Norton Central | Neighbourhood | 6,283 | 831 | 132.3 |
| Billingham | Town | 34,459 | 3,888 | 112.8 |
| Grangefield | Neighbourhood | 2,933 | 270 | 92.1 |
| Stillington (Stockton-on-Tees) | Town | 1,459 | 102 | 69.9 |
| Billingham North | Neighbourhood | 7,850 | 546 | 69.6 |
| Billingham West & Wolviston | Neighbourhood | 4,083 | 260 | 63.7 |
| Yarm | Town | 8,686 | 517 | 59.5 |
| Yarm | Neighbourhood | 8,686 | 517 | 59.5 |
| Eaglescliffe West | Neighbourhood | 8,115 | 473 | 58.3 |
| Hartburn | Neighbourhood | 7,955 | 461 | 58.0 |
| Egglescliffe | Town | 10,984 | 636 | 57.9 |
| Carlton (Stockton-on-Tees) | Town | 1,406 | 77 | 54.8 |
| Eaglescliffe East | Neighbourhood | 4,455 | 238 | 53.4 |
| Fairfield | Neighbourhood | 10,533 | 561 | 53.3 |
| Northern Parishes | Neighbourhood | 8,498 | 451 | 53.1 |
| Ingleby Barwick North | Neighbourhood | 12,660 | 624 | 49.3 |
| Ingleby Barwick | Town | 24,988 | 1,192 | 47.7 |
| Longnewton | Town | 1,586 | 75 | 47.3 |
| Ingleby Barwick South | Neighbourhood | 10,250 | 449 | 43.8 |
| Norton North | Neighbourhood | 6,251 | 197 | 31.5 |
| Wynyard | Town | 2,469 | 75 | 30.4 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Stockton-on-Tees district over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 1,482 |
| On or near Parking Area | 1,035 |
| On or near Supermarket | 931 |
| On or near Charles Street | 824 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 662 |
| On or near Redhill Road Shops | 612 |
| On or near Thorntree Road | 599 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 511 |
| On or near Pearson Way | 374 |
| On or near Police Station | 317 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stockton-on-Tees district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 9,608 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 9,529 | 32.5% |
| Not recorded | 4,260 | 14.5% |
| Under investigation | 2,015 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1,619 | 5.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 787 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 636 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 314 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 218 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 129 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 91 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 64 | 0.2% |
Stockton-on-Tees district has an estimated population of 206,800. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stockton-on-Tees district sits in decile 5.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stockton-on-Tees district |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 19.3% |
Is Stockton-on-Tees district a safe place to live?
Stockton-on-Tees district recorded 141.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stockton-on-Tees district?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 9,821 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (4,624).
Is crime in Stockton-on-Tees district going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stockton-on-Tees district was up 16% on the year before: 29,300 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 25,323 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stockton-on-Tees district?
Stockton-on-Tees district is policed by Cleveland. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Stockton-on-Tees district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.