Crime in Stainsby Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,290 crimes were recorded in Stainsby Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 185.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stainsby Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Stainsby Hill
- Types of crime in Stainsby Hill
- Stainsby Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stainsby Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stainsby Hill
- Population and deprivation in Stainsby Hill
- Questions about crime in Stainsby Hill
- About this data
1,290 crimes were recorded in Stainsby Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 185.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 369 reports (29% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stainsby Hill has the 244th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stainsby Hill | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,290 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 185.5 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 6,954 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stainsby Hill was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,447 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,098). Over the whole period it fell 11%, 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 | 1,290 | 185.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,243 | 178.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,157 | 166.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,447 | 208.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,109 | 159.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,098 | 157.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,202 | 172.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,388 | 199.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,443 | 207.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 105 |
| June 2026 | 113 |
| May 2026 | 114 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 81 |
| February 2026 | 89 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 136 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 129 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stainsby Hill 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 (+44%) and other crime (+29%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-26%) and other theft (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 369 | 53.1 | 1.55 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 256 | 36.8 | 2.40 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 187 | 26.9 | 3.97 | +18% |
| Shoplifting | 181 | 26.0 | 3.14 | +44% |
| Public order | 88 | 12.7 | 1.90 | +2% |
| Other theft | 49 | 7.0 | 1.10 | -21% |
| Other crime | 36 | 5.2 | 2.45 | +29% |
| Burglary | 33 | 4.7 | 1.34 | +14% |
| Drugs | 33 | 4.7 | 1.45 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Robbery | 22 | 3.2 | 2.34 | +144% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +80% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.35 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stainsby Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stainsby Hill recorded 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 28.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stainsby Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stainsby Hill recorded 256 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 19.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stainsby Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stainsby Hill recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stainsby Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stainsby Hill recorded 181 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stainsby Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stainsby Hill recorded 88 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stainsby Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stainsby Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stainsby Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stainsby Hill recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stainsby Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stainsby Hill recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stainsby Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stainsby Hill recorded 33 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 up 6% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stainsby Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stainsby Hill recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stainsby Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stainsby Hill recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stainsby Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stainsby Hill recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Stainsby Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Stainsby Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stainsby Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stainsby Hill recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stainsby Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stainsby Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stainsby Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village | 1,522 | 168.7 | -9% |
| Mandale & Victoria | 3,298 | 377.0 | +103% |
| Ingleby Barwick North | 624 | 49.3 | -73% |
| Ingleby Barwick South | 449 | 43.8 | -76% |
| Ropner | 1,848 | 147.5 | -20% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +212% |
| Eaglescliffe East | 238 | 53.4 | -71% |
| Newtown | 1,047 | 219.1 | +18% |
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 Stainsby Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Thornaby Shopping Centre | 89 |
| On or near Supermarket | 73 |
| On or near Tedder Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Victor Way | 69 |
| On or near Leahope Court | 60 |
| On or near Vulcan Way | 60 |
| On or near Lancaster Way | 56 |
| On or near Allensway | 47 |
| On or near Stirling Way | 44 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stainsby Hill 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 | 415 | 32.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 402 | 31.2% |
| Not recorded | 256 | 19.8% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 51 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Stainsby Hill has an estimated population of 6,954. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stainsby Hill sits in decile 3.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stainsby Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.3% |
| Social rented homes | 27.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 38.9% |
Is Stainsby Hill a safe place to live?
Stainsby Hill recorded 185.5 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 Stainsby Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 369 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (256).
Is crime in Stainsby Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stainsby Hill was up 4% on the year before: 1,290 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,243 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stainsby Hill?
Stainsby Hill 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 Stainsby Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.