Crime in Ropner: statistics, rates and trends
1,848 crimes were recorded in Ropner in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
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1,848 crimes were recorded in Ropner in the 12 months to July 2026, 147.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 661 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ropner has the 457th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ropner | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,848 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 147.5 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 12,527 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ropner was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,831 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,814). Over the whole period it fell 57%, 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 | 1,848 | 147.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,814 | 144.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,907 | 152.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,793 | 302.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 4,350 | 347.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,911 | 312.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,455 | 355.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,831 | 385.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,264 | 340.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 161 |
| June 2026 | 130 |
| May 2026 | 191 |
| April 2026 | 155 |
| March 2026 | 159 |
| February 2026 | 163 |
| January 2026 | 140 |
| December 2025 | 151 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 172 |
| September 2025 | 123 |
| August 2025 | 152 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ropner 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 shoplifting (+70%) and robbery (+38%). The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-50%) and drugs (-34%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 661 | 52.8 | 1.54 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 284 | 22.7 | 1.48 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 13.7 | 2.02 | +18% |
| Public order | 151 | 12.1 | 1.81 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 127 | 10.1 | 2.06 | +22% |
| Other theft | 121 | 9.7 | 1.51 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 90 | 7.2 | 0.87 | +70% |
| Burglary | 83 | 6.6 | 1.87 | +12% |
| Drugs | 59 | 4.7 | 1.44 | -34% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.1 | 1.47 | -22% |
| Robbery | 33 | 2.6 | 1.95 | +38% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 0.99 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.7 | 0.87 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.33 | -12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ropner
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ropner recorded 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (52.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 35.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ropner
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ropner recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ropner
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ropner recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ropner
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ropner recorded 151 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ropner
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ropner recorded 127 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ropner
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ropner recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ropner
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ropner recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ropner
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ropner recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ropner
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ropner recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ropner
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ropner recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ropner
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ropner recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ropner
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ropner recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ropner
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ropner recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ropner
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ropner recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ropner, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ropner.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ropner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +292% |
| Mandale & Victoria | 3,298 | 377.0 | +156% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | +49% |
| Hartburn | 461 | 58.0 | -61% |
| Village | 1,522 | 168.7 | +14% |
| Fairfield | 561 | 53.3 | -64% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,132 | 189.4 | +28% |
| Norton South | 1,511 | 168.6 | +14% |
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 Ropner over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Boathouse Court | 96 |
| On or near Supermarket | 59 |
| On or near Leybourne Terrace | 51 |
| On or near Cranbourne Terrace | 47 |
| On or near Boathouse Lane | 45 |
| On or near Arlington Street | 43 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Preston Park | 40 |
| On or near Ropner Park | 39 |
| On or near Parkfield Road | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ropner 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 | 603 | 32.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 598 | 32.4% |
| Not recorded | 284 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 7.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 4.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 45 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 40 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Ropner has an estimated population of 12,527. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ropner sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ropner |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.4% |
| Private rented homes | 30.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 55.1% |
Is Ropner a safe place to live?
Ropner recorded 147.5 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 Ropner?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 661 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (284).
Is crime in Ropner going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ropner was up 2% on the year before: 1,848 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,814 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ropner?
Ropner 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 Ropner. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.