Crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
205 crimes were recorded in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees at a glance
- Crime trends in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees
- Types of crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees
- Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees
- Demographics of Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (75), anti-social behaviour (29) and criminal damage and arson (21) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,694th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 205 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.8 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 6,251 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees peaked in the year to August 2019 (325 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (179). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 31%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 205 | 32.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 179 | 28.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 189 | 30.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 248 | 39.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 284 | 45.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 302 | 48.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 306 | 49.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 325 | 52.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 297 | 47.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 16 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and violence and sexual offences (65% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 56 to 75, while anti-social behaviour fell from 44 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 | 12.0 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 4.6 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Central | 844 | 134.3 | +310% |
| Roseworth | 1,875 | 224.4 | +584% |
| Norton South | 1,548 | 172.7 | +427% |
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,089 | 136.2 | +315% |
| Billingham West & Wolviston | 272 | 66.6 | +103% |
| Newtown | 1,054 | 220.6 | +573% |
| Billingham South | 921 | 129.4 | +294% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,179 | 197.3 | +501% |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hanover Parade” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hanover Parade | 42 |
| On or near Marquis Grove | 10 |
| On or near Stapleton Street | 9 |
| On or near Lynmouth Road | 7 |
| On or near Station Road | 7 |
| On or near Heworth Drive | 6 |
| On or near Milner Road | 6 |
| On or near Calf Fallow Lane | 5 |
| On or near Jameson Road | 5 |
| On or near Northumberland Grove | 5 |
Of the 176 crimes in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees with a recorded outcome, 45% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 45.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 38.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 6.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees has an estimated population of 6,251 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (36%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 32.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,694th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees was up 15% on the year before: 205 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 179 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees?
About 6,251 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Norton North, Stockton-on-Tees?
Norton North, 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.