Crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
1,047 crimes were recorded in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 219.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
- About this data
1,047 crimes were recorded in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 219.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 346 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees has the 161st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,047 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 219.1 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 4,778 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,219 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (998). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 1,047 | 219.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,109 | 232.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,077 | 225.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 998 | 208.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,059 | 221.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,134 | 237.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,219 | 255.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,162 | 243.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,058 | 221.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newtown, 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+40%) and other crime (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-33%) and other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 346 | 72.4 | 2.12 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 153 | 32.0 | 2.09 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 130 | 27.2 | 4.01 | -4% |
| Drugs | 87 | 18.2 | 5.57 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 70 | 14.7 | 2.97 | +40% |
| Public order | 57 | 11.9 | 1.80 | -2% |
| Other theft | 44 | 9.2 | 1.44 | -19% |
| Burglary | 42 | 8.8 | 2.49 | +5% |
| Other crime | 38 | 8.0 | 3.77 | +36% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 6.3 | 0.76 | +20% |
| Robbery | 22 | 4.6 | 3.41 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 4.4 | 4.53 | +62% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.3 | 1.53 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (72.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 33.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 153 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +164% |
| Norton South | 1,511 | 168.6 | -23% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | -40% |
| Roseworth | 1,881 | 225.1 | +3% |
| Ropner | 1,848 | 147.5 | -33% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,132 | 189.4 | -14% |
| Fairfield | 561 | 53.3 | -76% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -86% |
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 Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Britannia Road | 57 |
| On or near Zetland Road | 54 |
| On or near Wrensfield Road | 43 |
| On or near Dunmail Road | 41 |
| On or near Ezard Street | 40 |
| On or near Stainmore Close | 38 |
| On or near Dundas Street | 37 |
| On or near Azalia Road | 36 |
| On or near Castlereagh Road | 36 |
| On or near Newtown Avenue | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newtown, 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 | 336 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 313 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 153 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 61 | 5.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 43 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees has an estimated population of 4,778. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.7% |
| Social rented homes | 35.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 219.1 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 Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 346 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (153).
Is crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees was down 6% on the year before: 1,047 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,109 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees?
Newtown, 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 Newtown, Stockton-on-Tees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.