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.

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.

MeasureStainsby HillStockton-on-TeesEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20261,29029,3005,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents185.5141.796.4
Change on previous 12 months+4%+16%-1%
Population6,954206,80058,797,018

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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20261,290185.596.4
Year to July 20251,243178.797.1
Year to July 20241,157166.497.7
Year to July 20231,447208.15.2
Year to July 20221,109159.5101.3
Year to July 20211,098157.9102.1
Year to July 20201,202172.9101.9
Year to July 20191,388199.6101.5
Year to July 20181,443207.5100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 2026105
June 2026113
May 2026114
April 202672
March 202681
February 202689
January 2026104
December 2025106
November 2025136
October 2025111
September 2025129
August 2025130

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 typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences36953.11.55+10%
Anti-social behaviour25636.82.40-26%
Criminal damage and arson18726.93.97+18%
Shoplifting18126.03.14+44%
Public order8812.71.90+2%
Other theft497.01.10-21%
Other crime365.22.45+29%
Burglary334.71.34+14%
Drugs334.71.45+6%
Vehicle crime233.30.67+0%
Robbery223.22.34+144%
Possession of weapons91.31.33+80%
Bicycle theft20.30.35-60%
Theft from the person20.30.17+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.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Stainsby Hill
Village1,522168.7-9%
Mandale & Victoria3,298377.0+103%
Ingleby Barwick North62449.3-73%
Ingleby Barwick South44943.8-76%
Ropner1,848147.5-20%
Stockton Town Centre4,202578.1+212%
Eaglescliffe East23853.4-71%
Newtown1,047219.1+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.

LocationCrimes
On or near Petrol Station97
On or near Thornaby Shopping Centre89
On or near Supermarket73
On or near Tedder Avenue72
On or near Victor Way69
On or near Leahope Court60
On or near Vulcan Way60
On or near Lancaster Way56
On or near Allensway47
On or near Stirling Way44

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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Investigation complete; no suspect identified41532.2%
Unable to prosecute suspect40231.2%
Not recorded25619.8%
Under investigation665.1%
Awaiting court outcome514.0%
Court result unavailable282.2%
Status update unavailable272.1%
Action to be taken by another organisation131.0%
Local resolution110.9%
Further action is not in the public interest110.9%
Further investigation is not in the public interest70.5%
Formal action is not in the public interest30.2%

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.

MeasureStainsby Hill
Aged 0 to 1518.7%
Aged 16 to 6458.5%
Aged 65 and over22.8%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage58.3%
Social rented homes27.0%
Private rented homes14.5%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)3.3
Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas38.9%

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.

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