Crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane: statistics, rates and trends
1,089 crimes were recorded in Hardwick & Salters Lane in the 12 months to August 2026, 136.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hardwick & Salters Lane
- Questions about crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (395), criminal damage and arson (169) and anti-social behaviour (156) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 590th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Hardwick & Salters Lane | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,089 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 136.2 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 7,994 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (948). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,089 | 136.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 948 | 118.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,162 | 145.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,046 | 130.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,149 | 143.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,221 | 152.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,211 | 151.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,106 | 138.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,142 | 142.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 95 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (3.1 times the national rate), robbery (2.1 times the national rate) and burglary (87% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 51 to 80 and burglary rose from 34 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 395 | 49.4 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 21.1 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 156 | 19.5 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 80 | 10.0 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 7.3 | 5.0 | +49% |
| Burglary | 53 | 6.6 | 3.6 | +56% |
| Other theft | 52 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +18% |
| Drugs | 42 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Other crime | 31 | 3.9 | 2.1 | +11% |
| Robbery | 23 | 2.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hardwick & Salters Lane; 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 Hardwick & Salters Lane |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,179 | 197.3 | +45% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +65% |
| Fairfield | 593 | 56.3 | -59% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -76% |
| Newtown | 1,054 | 220.6 | +62% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | -1% |
| Hartburn | 498 | 62.6 | -54% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +27% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Hardwick & Salters Lane over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 52 |
| On or near Caudwell Close | 48 |
| On or near A177 | 41 |
| On or near Whickham Road | 40 |
| On or near Cornforth Close | 33 |
| On or near Scurfield Road | 32 |
| On or near Ilford Road | 29 |
| On or near Carburt Road | 27 |
| On or near Cocken Road | 27 |
| On or near Edison Drive | 25 |
Of the 933 crimes in Hardwick & Salters Lane with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 156 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 37.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 79 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hardwick & Salters Lane has an estimated population of 7,994 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (41%, against 17%), more households without a car (37%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (28%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hardwick & Salters Lane average decile 2.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hardwick & Salters Lane | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 17.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 40.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 41.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hardwick & Salters Lane a safe place to live?
Hardwick & Salters Lane recorded 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 590th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 395 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (169).
Is crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hardwick & Salters Lane was up 15% on the year before: 1,089 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 948 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hardwick & Salters Lane?
About 7,994 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hardwick & Salters Lane?
Hardwick & Salters Lane 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.