Crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
1,054 crimes were recorded in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to August 2026, 220.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees at a glance
- Crime trends in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Types of crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Demographics of Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (356), anti-social behaviour (148) and criminal damage and arson (131) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 160th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,054 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 220.6 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 4,778 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,254 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (993). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,054 | 220.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,086 | 227.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,098 | 229.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 993 | 207.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,055 | 220.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,100 | 230.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,254 | 262.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,166 | 244.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,043 | 218.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 89 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 78 |
| January 2026 | 93 |
| December 2025 | 85 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 116 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded notably more drugs (5.6 times the national rate), possession of weapons (4.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (4.1 times the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (23% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 48 to 68 and other crime rose from 31 to 40, while anti-social behaviour fell from 210 to 148 and other theft fell from 54 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 74.5 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 148 | 31.0 | 15.4 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 131 | 27.4 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Drugs | 88 | 18.4 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 14.2 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Public order | 55 | 11.5 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 46 | 9.6 | 3.6 | +28% |
| Other crime | 40 | 8.4 | 2.1 | +29% |
| Other theft | 40 | 8.4 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 6.5 | 8.5 | +19% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 4.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 21 | 4.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees; the highest is Stockton Town Centre (579.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees (32.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,212 | 579.4 | +163% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | -22% |
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | -39% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +2% |
| Ropner | 1,871 | 149.4 | -32% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,179 | 197.3 | -11% |
| Fairfield | 593 | 56.3 | -74% |
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -85% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Britannia Road” and “Zetland Road” (57 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Britannia Road | 57 |
| On or near Zetland Road | 57 |
| On or near Wrensfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Ezard Street | 40 |
| On or near Stainmore Close | 37 |
| On or near Dunmail Road | 36 |
| On or near Londonderry Road | 35 |
| On or near Azalia Road | 34 |
| On or near Castlereagh Road | 34 |
| On or near Dundas Street | 34 |
Of the 906 crimes in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 148 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 340 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 310 | 34.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.1% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees has an estimated population of 4,778 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (7.3%, against 3.4%), more social housing (35%, against 17%) and more households without a car (47%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 46.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 7.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 46.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 35.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 220.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 160th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (148).
Is crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees was down 3% on the year before: 1,054 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,086 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees?
About 4,778 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees?
Newtown, 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.