Crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree: statistics, rates and trends
1,179 crimes were recorded in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree in the 12 months to August 2026, 197.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree at a glance
- Crime trends in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- Types of crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- Demographics of Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- Questions about crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- About this data
Crime map
Shoplifting (320), violence and sexual offences (306) and anti-social behaviour (154) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 201st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,179 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 197.3 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 5,977 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,214 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (860). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,179 | 197.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,065 | 178.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,074 | 179.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,214 | 203.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 977 | 163.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 860 | 143.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 897 | 150.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 933 | 156.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,072 | 179.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 118 |
| July 2026 | 103 |
| June 2026 | 102 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 106 |
| January 2026 | 111 |
| December 2025 | 83 |
| November 2025 | 79 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded notably more shoplifting (6.3 times the national rate), robbery (3.1 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 153 to 320 and drugs rose from 21 to 29, while anti-social behaviour fell from 205 to 154 and violence and sexual offences fell from 378 to 306.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 320 | 53.5 | 8.5 | +109% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 306 | 51.2 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 154 | 25.8 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 14.9 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Public order | 64 | 10.7 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 60 | 10.0 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Other theft | 48 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +33% |
| Burglary | 45 | 7.5 | 3.6 | +32% |
| Drugs | 29 | 4.9 | 3.3 | +38% |
| Robbery | 25 | 4.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 24 | 4.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree; the highest is Roseworth (224.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees (32.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,089 | 136.2 | -31% |
| Fairfield | 593 | 56.3 | -71% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +14% |
| Newtown | 1,054 | 220.6 | +12% |
| Hartburn | 498 | 62.6 | -68% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | -32% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -83% |
| Ropner | 1,871 | 149.4 | -24% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willow Court” (208).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Court | 208 |
| On or near Hospital | 164 |
| On or near Hardwick Shops | 81 |
| On or near Bothal Drive | 78 |
| On or near Tollerton Close | 78 |
| On or near Consett Close | 55 |
| On or near Elm Tree Avenue | 51 |
| On or near High Newham Road | 42 |
| On or near Merlin Road | 34 |
| On or near Cowpen Crescent | 25 |
Of the 1,025 crimes in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree with a recorded outcome, 44% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 154 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 456 | 44.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 341 | 33.3% | 34.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 75 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 31 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree has an estimated population of 5,977 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), more retired residents (31%, against 22%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree average decile 4.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree a safe place to live?
Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 197.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 201st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 320 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (306).
Is crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree was up 11% on the year before: 1,179 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,065 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree?
About 5,977 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree?
Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree is policed by Cleveland.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.