Crime in Stainton & Thornton: statistics, rates and trends
588 crimes were recorded in Stainton & Thornton in the 12 months to August 2026, 102.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Stainton & Thornton at a glance
- Crime trends in Stainton & Thornton
- Types of crime in Stainton & Thornton
- Stainton & Thornton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stainton & Thornton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stainton & Thornton
- Demographics of Stainton & Thornton
- Questions about crime in Stainton & Thornton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (224), anti-social behaviour (159) and criminal damage and arson (66) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,171st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Stainton & Thornton | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 588 | 29,172 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 102.8 | 186.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,718 | 156,161 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Stainton & Thornton of any year here (588 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 103%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 588 | 102.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 512 | 89.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 509 | 89.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 559 | 97.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 515 | 90.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 503 | 88.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 456 | 79.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 394 | 68.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 289 | 50.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 51 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 66 |
| April 2026 | 55 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Stainton & Thornton recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (81% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (71% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (35% below). On the year before, public order rose from 25 to 46 and criminal damage and arson rose from 37 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 224 | 39.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 27.8 | 15.4 | -1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 11.5 | 6.7 | +78% |
| Public order | 46 | 8.0 | 6.7 | +84% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 4.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Stainton & Thornton; the highest is Hemlington (187.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Marton West (41.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stainton & Thornton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlington | 1,054 | 187.8 | +83% |
| Kader | 419 | 71.5 | -30% |
| Trimdon | 459 | 73.0 | -29% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,246 | 149.7 | +46% |
| Ladgate | 779 | 145.9 | +42% |
| Acklam | 676 | 104.3 | +1% |
| Marton West | 230 | 41.4 | -60% |
| Marton East | 446 | 62.1 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Stainton & Thornton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Police Station” (107).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 107 |
| On or near Hemlington Grange Way | 79 |
| On or near Apple Nook | 36 |
| On or near Parnaby Way | 35 |
| On or near Hume Drive | 30 |
| On or near Milk Thistle Close | 27 |
| On or near Eskdale | 24 |
| On or near Burdon Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Hemlington Road | 15 |
| On or near Coverdale | 13 |
Of the 429 crimes in Stainton & Thornton with a recorded outcome, 36% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 198 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 153 | 35.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 6.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% | 3.1% |
Stainton & Thornton has an estimated population of 5,718 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.5%, against 20.3%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Stainton & Thornton average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Stainton & Thornton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Stainton & Thornton a safe place to live?
Stainton & Thornton recorded 102.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,171st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Stainton & Thornton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 224 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Stainton & Thornton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stainton & Thornton was up 15% on the year before: 588 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 512 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Stainton & Thornton?
About 5,718 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Stainton & Thornton?
Stainton & Thornton 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.