Crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane: statistics, rates and trends
1,072 crimes were recorded in Hardwick & Salters Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane at a glance
- Crime trends in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- Types of crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- Hardwick & Salters Lane compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- Population and deprivation in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- Questions about crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- About this data
1,072 crimes were recorded in Hardwick & Salters Lane in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 389 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hardwick & Salters Lane has the 602nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hardwick & Salters Lane | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,072 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.1 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 7,994 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,224 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (969). Over the whole period it fell 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 | 1,072 | 134.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 969 | 121.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,148 | 143.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,057 | 132.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,151 | 144.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,224 | 153.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,187 | 148.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,117 | 139.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,151 | 144.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 110 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 102 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hardwick & Salters Lane 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, criminal damage and arson, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+74%) and public order (+44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 389 | 48.7 | 1.42 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 173 | 21.6 | 3.19 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 152 | 19.0 | 1.24 | +10% |
| Public order | 75 | 9.4 | 1.41 | +44% |
| Other theft | 55 | 6.9 | 1.08 | +22% |
| Burglary | 54 | 6.8 | 1.91 | +74% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 6.4 | 1.30 | +28% |
| Drugs | 41 | 5.1 | 1.57 | -7% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.8 | 1.78 | +3% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.6 | 1.94 | +91% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.6 | 0.20 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.5 | 1.55 | +9% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.8 | 0.91 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 36.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 14.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 74% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 91% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hardwick & Salters Lane
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hardwick & Salters Lane, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hardwick & Salters Lane.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hardwick & Salters Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,132 | 189.4 | +41% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +68% |
| Fairfield | 561 | 53.3 | -60% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -76% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | +63% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | -1% |
| Hartburn | 461 | 58.0 | -57% |
| Norton South | 1,511 | 168.6 | +26% |
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 Hardwick & Salters Lane over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 51 |
| On or near Caudwell Close | 48 |
| On or near Whickham Road | 41 |
| On or near A177 | 39 |
| On or near Cornforth Close | 31 |
| On or near Ilford Road | 31 |
| On or near Scurfield Road | 31 |
| On or near Tithe Barn Road | 27 |
| On or near Cocken Road | 25 |
| On or near Edmondbyers Road | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hardwick & Salters Lane 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 | 390 | 36.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 333 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 152 | 14.2% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 3.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hardwick & Salters Lane has an estimated population of 7,994. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hardwick & Salters Lane sits in decile 2.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hardwick & Salters Lane |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% |
| Social rented homes | 41.0% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.9% |
Is Hardwick & Salters Lane a safe place to live?
Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 134.1 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 Hardwick & Salters Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 389 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (173).
Is crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane was up 11% on the year before: 1,072 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 969 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hardwick & Salters Lane?
Hardwick & Salters Lane 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 Hardwick & Salters Lane. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.