Crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
561 crimes were recorded in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
- About this data
561 crimes were recorded in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 53.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 265 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees has the 2,887th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 561 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.3 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 10,533 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees was highest in the year to July 2019 (669 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (526). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 561 | 53.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 575 | 54.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 623 | 59.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 620 | 58.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 526 | 49.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 553 | 52.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 600 | 57.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 669 | 63.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 581 | 55.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+43%). The largest falls were in other crime (-52%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 265 | 25.2 | 0.73 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 104 | 9.9 | 0.64 | +1% |
| Vehicle crime | 48 | 4.6 | 0.93 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +43% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.4 | 0.67 | -4% |
| Public order | 24 | 2.3 | 0.34 | -25% |
| Other theft | 20 | 1.9 | 0.30 | -23% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.6 | 0.49 | +13% |
| Other crime | 10 | 0.9 | 0.45 | -52% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 0.10 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.29 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 47.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,132 | 189.4 | +256% |
| Hartburn | 461 | 58.0 | +9% |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,072 | 134.1 | +152% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | +311% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +323% |
| Ropner | 1,848 | 147.5 | +177% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +985% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | +148% |
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 Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Fairfield Road | 29 |
| On or near Raby Road | 29 |
| On or near Lerwick Close | 24 |
| On or near Melton Road | 21 |
| On or near Brookfield Road | 17 |
| On or near Orwell Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Seaton Close | 17 |
| On or near Lealholme Grove | 15 |
| On or near Bondene Grove | 14 |
| On or near Limbrick Avenue | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees 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 | 210 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 104 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 2.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees has an estimated population of 10,533. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.1% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 53.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (104).
Is crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees was down 2% on the year before: 561 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 575 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees?
Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees 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 Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.