Crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree: statistics, rates and trends
1,132 crimes were recorded in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree in the 12 months to July 2026, 189.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- Questions about crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
- About this data
1,132 crimes were recorded in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree in the 12 months to July 2026, 189.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 307 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree has the 232nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,132 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 189.4 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 5,977 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,213 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (868). Over the whole period it rose 7%, 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 | 1,132 | 189.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,083 | 181.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,082 | 181.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,213 | 202.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 946 | 158.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 868 | 145.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 906 | 151.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 919 | 153.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,057 | 176.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 71 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree 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 (+75%) and other theft (+31%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%) and violence and sexual offences (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 307 | 51.4 | 1.50 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 283 | 47.3 | 5.71 | +75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 25.6 | 1.67 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 14.4 | 2.12 | -12% |
| Public order | 66 | 11.0 | 1.66 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 50 | 8.4 | 1.70 | -6% |
| Other theft | 47 | 7.9 | 1.23 | +31% |
| Burglary | 45 | 7.5 | 2.13 | +25% |
| Robbery | 30 | 5.0 | 3.72 | +275% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.7 | 1.43 | +8% |
| Other crime | 24 | 4.0 | 1.90 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.3 | 1.38 | -47% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 27.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 283 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (47.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 25.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 275% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 8 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 down 47% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,072 | 134.1 | -29% |
| Fairfield | 561 | 53.3 | -72% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +19% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | +16% |
| Hartburn | 461 | 58.0 | -69% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | -30% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -83% |
| Ropner | 1,848 | 147.5 | -22% |
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 Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willow Court | 205 |
| On or near Hospital | 177 |
| On or near Hardwick Shops | 85 |
| On or near Bothal Drive | 79 |
| On or near Elm Tree Avenue | 55 |
| On or near Consett Close | 48 |
| On or near Tollerton Close | 45 |
| On or near High Newham Road | 43 |
| On or near Merlin Road | 33 |
| On or near Cowpen Crescent | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 411 | 36.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 333 | 29.4% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 13.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 78 | 6.9% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 35 | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree has an estimated population of 5,977. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree sits in decile 4.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.7% |
| Social rented homes | 15.7% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.9 |
Is Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree a safe place to live?
Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree recorded 189.4 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 Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 307 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (283).
Is crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree was up 5% on the year before: 1,132 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,083 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree?
Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree 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 Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.