Crime in Roseworth: statistics, rates and trends
1,881 crimes were recorded in Roseworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 225.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Roseworth at a glance
- Crime trends in Roseworth
- Types of crime in Roseworth
- Roseworth compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Roseworth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Roseworth
- Population and deprivation in Roseworth
- Questions about crime in Roseworth
- About this data
1,881 crimes were recorded in Roseworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 225.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 24% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 583 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Roseworth has the 150th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Roseworth | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,881 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 225.1 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 8,356 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Roseworth was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,881 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,323). Over the whole period it rose 27%, 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 | 1,881 | 225.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,523 | 182.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,492 | 178.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,603 | 191.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,394 | 166.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,323 | 158.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,360 | 162.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,478 | 176.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,484 | 177.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 132 |
| May 2026 | 169 |
| April 2026 | 131 |
| March 2026 | 132 |
| February 2026 | 176 |
| January 2026 | 211 |
| December 2025 | 188 |
| November 2025 | 150 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 147 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Roseworth 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+237%) and public order (+84%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-24%) and criminal damage and arson (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 583 | 69.8 | 8.42 | +237% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 430 | 51.5 | 1.50 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 276 | 33.0 | 2.15 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 147 | 17.6 | 2.59 | -23% |
| Public order | 123 | 14.7 | 2.22 | +84% |
| Burglary | 77 | 9.2 | 2.61 | +83% |
| Other theft | 63 | 7.5 | 1.18 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 6.6 | 1.34 | +67% |
| Drugs | 49 | 5.9 | 1.79 | -20% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.7 | 2.21 | +22% |
| Robbery | 28 | 3.4 | 2.48 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.29 | -75% |
Shoplifting in Roseworth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Roseworth recorded 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (69.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 237% on the year before. It made up 31.0% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Roseworth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Roseworth recorded 430 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (51.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 22.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Roseworth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Roseworth recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 14.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Roseworth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Roseworth recorded 147 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Roseworth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Roseworth recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Roseworth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Roseworth recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Roseworth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Roseworth recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Roseworth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Roseworth recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Roseworth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Roseworth recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Roseworth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Roseworth recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Roseworth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Roseworth recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Roseworth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Roseworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Roseworth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Roseworth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Roseworth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Roseworth recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Roseworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Roseworth.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Roseworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick & Salters Lane | 1,072 | 134.1 | -40% |
| Norton North | 197 | 31.5 | -86% |
| Norton Central | 831 | 132.3 | -41% |
| Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree | 1,132 | 189.4 | -16% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | -3% |
| Norton South | 1,511 | 168.6 | -25% |
| Fairfield | 561 | 53.3 | -76% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +157% |
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 Roseworth over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Redhill Road Shops | 612 |
| On or near Supermarket | 122 |
| On or near A1027 | 65 |
| On or near Redhill Road | 47 |
| On or near Kepier Close | 36 |
| On or near Rochdale Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Rosthwaite Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Rievaulx Close | 31 |
| On or near Rochester Road | 31 |
| On or near Honeycomb Avenue | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Roseworth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 604 | 32.1% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 562 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 276 | 14.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 153 | 8.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 123 | 6.5% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 4.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.1% |
Roseworth has an estimated population of 8,356. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Roseworth sits in decile 1.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Roseworth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.0% |
| Social rented homes | 32.0% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 71.6% |
Is Roseworth a safe place to live?
Roseworth recorded 225.1 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 Roseworth?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 583 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (430).
Is crime in Roseworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Roseworth was up 24% on the year before: 1,881 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,523 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Roseworth?
Roseworth 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 Roseworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.