Crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
593 crimes were recorded in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees at a glance
- Crime trends in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- Types of crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- Demographics of Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (281), anti-social behaviour (107) and vehicle crime (51) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,769th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 593 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.3 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 10,533 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees peaked in the year to August 2019 (648 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (534). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 593 | 56.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 552 | 52.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 615 | 58.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 625 | 59.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 534 | 50.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 547 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 599 | 56.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 648 | 61.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 613 | 58.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 53 |
| July 2026 | 76 |
| June 2026 | 46 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 56 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 45 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (71% below) and public order (64% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 24 to 34, while other theft fell from 24 to 20 and public order fell from 30 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 281 | 26.7 | 34.2 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 107 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.8 | 5.0 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 34 | 3.2 | 6.7 | +42% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Public order | 25 | 2.4 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.9 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,179 | 197.3 | +250% |
| Hartburn | 498 | 62.6 | +11% |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,089 | 136.2 | +142% |
| Newtown | 1,054 | 220.6 | +292% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +299% |
| Ropner | 1,871 | 149.4 | +165% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,212 | 579.4 | +929% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | +139% |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Raby Road” (33).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Raby Road | 33 |
| On or near Fairfield Road | 29 |
| On or near Lerwick Close | 28 |
| On or near Melton Road | 21 |
| On or near Brookfield Road | 18 |
| On or near Seaton Close | 18 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Orwell Gardens | 16 |
| On or near Lealholme Grove | 15 |
| On or near Manor Place | 15 |
Of the 486 crimes in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 107 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 222 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 27.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees has an estimated population of 10,533 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%), less private renting (10%, against 20%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,769th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 281 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (107).
Is crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees was up 7% on the year before: 593 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 552 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees?
About 10,533 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees?
Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees 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.