Crime in Southern Villages: statistics, rates and trends
1,656 crimes were recorded in Southern Villages in the 12 months to August 2026, 322.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 399% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Southern Villages at a glance
- Crime trends in Southern Villages
- Types of crime in Southern Villages
- Southern Villages compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Southern Villages
- What happened after crimes were reported in Southern Villages
- Demographics of Southern Villages
- Questions about crime in Southern Villages
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,482), anti-social behaviour (47) and other theft (27) made up 94% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 53rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Southern Villages | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,656 | 29,842 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 322.4 | 144.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +399% | +18% | -1% |
| Population | 5,136 | 206,800 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Southern Villages of any year here (1,656 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 516%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,656 | 322.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 332 | 64.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 300 | 58.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 300 | 58.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 264 | 51.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 273 | 53.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 298 | 58.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 277 | 53.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 269 | 52.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 152 |
| July 2026 | 144 |
| June 2026 | 101 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 251 |
| March 2026 | 239 |
| February 2026 | 252 |
| January 2026 | 320 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 30 |
Compared with England and Wales, Southern Villages recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (8.4 times the national rate), and notably less public order (42% below) and anti-social behaviour (40% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 188 to 1,482.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,482 | 288.6 | 34.2 | +688% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +7% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 20 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 3.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 15 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Southern Villages; the highest is Mandale & Victoria (390.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Ingleby Barwick South (44.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Southern Villages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarm | 552 | 63.6 | -80% |
| Ingleby Barwick South | 460 | 44.9 | -86% |
| Ingleby Barwick North | 623 | 49.2 | -85% |
| Eaglescliffe East | 233 | 52.3 | -84% |
| Eaglescliffe West | 472 | 58.2 | -82% |
| Village | 1,613 | 178.8 | -45% |
| Stainsby Hill | 1,258 | 180.9 | -44% |
| Mandale & Victoria | 3,420 | 390.9 | +21% |
The 10 locations below account for 91% of the crime recorded in Southern Villages over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Prison” (1,389).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Prison | 1,389 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Breton Drive | 18 |
| On or near Hazel Way | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Welwyn Road | 13 |
| On or near Pennyman Green | 9 |
| On or near Alder Road | 8 |
| On or near Braunton Way | 8 |
| On or near Watersmeet Close | 8 |
Of the 1,609 crimes in Southern Villages with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 796 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 543 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 131 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 7.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 0.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Southern Villages has an estimated population of 5,136 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.3%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (7.6%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Southern Villages average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Southern Villages | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Southern Villages a safe place to live?
Southern Villages recorded 322.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 53rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Southern Villages?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,482 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Southern Villages going up or down?
Recorded crime in Southern Villages was up 399% on the year before: 1,656 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 332 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Southern Villages?
About 5,136 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Southern Villages?
Southern Villages 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.