Crime in Norton Central: statistics, rates and trends
844 crimes were recorded in Norton Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 134.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norton Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Norton Central
- Types of crime in Norton Central
- Norton Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norton Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norton Central
- Demographics of Norton Central
- Questions about crime in Norton Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (349), anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage and arson (77) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 610th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Norton Central | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 844 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.3 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 6,283 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Norton Central of any year here (844 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 844 | 134.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 856 | 136.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,043 | 166.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,099 | 174.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,007 | 160.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 924 | 147.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,004 | 159.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 947 | 150.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,034 | 164.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 63 |
| May 2026 | 84 |
| April 2026 | 96 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 59 |
| October 2025 | 70 |
| September 2025 | 74 |
Compared with England and Wales, Norton Central recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (82% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (62% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (33% below) and shoplifting (25% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 23 to 29 and violence and sexual offences rose from 295 to 349, while anti-social behaviour fell from 202 to 144 and shoplifting fell from 53 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 349 | 55.5 | 34.2 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 22.9 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 12.3 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Public order | 55 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Other theft | 40 | 6.4 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 6.4 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Burglary | 35 | 5.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 29 | 4.6 | 2.1 | +26% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.3 | 3.3 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 3.3 | 5.0 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 2.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 1.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Norton Central; 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 Norton Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton North | 205 | 32.8 | -76% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +29% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +67% |
| Newtown | 1,054 | 220.6 | +64% |
| Billingham South | 921 | 129.4 | -4% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,212 | 579.4 | +331% |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,089 | 136.2 | +1% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,179 | 197.3 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Norton Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” and “Picton Place” (55 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 55 |
| On or near Picton Place | 55 |
| On or near Holly Street | 47 |
| On or near Leven Road | 45 |
| On or near Centenary Crescent | 37 |
| On or near Drake Road | 37 |
| On or near Kennedy Grove | 32 |
| On or near Chesterton Court | 28 |
| On or near Nelson Square | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
Of the 700 crimes in Norton Central with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 324 | 46.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 213 | 30.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Norton Central has an estimated population of 6,283 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (25%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and more households without a car (30%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norton Central average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Norton Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 50.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Norton Central a safe place to live?
Norton Central recorded 134.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 610th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Norton Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 349 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Norton Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton Central was down 1% on the year before: 844 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 856 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norton Central?
About 6,283 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norton Central?
Norton Central 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.