Crime in Stainton & Thornton: statistics, rates and trends
593 crimes were recorded in Stainton & Thornton in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Stainton & Thornton
- Questions about crime in Stainton & Thornton
- About this data
593 crimes were recorded in Stainton & Thornton in the 12 months to July 2026, 103.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 226 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stainton & Thornton has the 1,152nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stainton & Thornton | Middlesbrough | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 593 | 29,175 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 103.7 | 186.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,718 | 156,161 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stainton & Thornton was highest in the year to July 2026 (593 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (294). Over the whole period it rose 102%, 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 | 593 | 103.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 532 | 93.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 488 | 85.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 565 | 98.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 508 | 88.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 493 | 86.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 449 | 78.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 397 | 69.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 294 | 51.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stainton & Thornton 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 anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+94%) and public order (+88%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 226 | 39.5 | 1.15 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 28.7 | 1.87 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 11.5 | 1.70 | +94% |
| Public order | 47 | 8.2 | 1.24 | +88% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.2 | 0.66 | +60% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.7 | 1.12 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 3.5 | 0.71 | +5% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.83 | -33% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.39 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 0.02 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Stainton & Thornton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stainton & Thornton recorded 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 38.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stainton & Thornton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stainton & Thornton recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stainton & Thornton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stainton & Thornton recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stainton & Thornton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stainton & Thornton recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stainton & Thornton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stainton & Thornton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Stainton & Thornton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stainton & Thornton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stainton & Thornton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stainton & Thornton recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stainton & Thornton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stainton & Thornton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stainton & Thornton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stainton & Thornton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stainton & Thornton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stainton & Thornton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stainton & Thornton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stainton & Thornton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Stainton & Thornton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Stainton & Thornton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stainton & Thornton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stainton & Thornton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stainton & Thornton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemlington | 1,140 | 203.1 | +96% |
| Kader | 424 | 72.4 | -30% |
| Trimdon | 471 | 74.9 | -28% |
| Coulby Newham | 1,231 | 147.9 | +43% |
| Ladgate | 731 | 136.9 | +32% |
| Acklam | 695 | 107.3 | +3% |
| Marton West | 222 | 39.9 | -61% |
| Marton East | 415 | 57.8 | -44% |
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 Stainton & Thornton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Police Station | 109 |
| On or near Hemlington Grange Way | 74 |
| On or near Apple Nook | 37 |
| On or near Parnaby Way | 32 |
| On or near Milk Thistle Close | 30 |
| On or near Hume Drive | 29 |
| On or near Eskdale | 26 |
| On or near Burdon Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Coverdale | 15 |
| On or near Hemlington Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stainton & Thornton 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 208 | 35.1% |
| Not recorded | 164 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Stainton & Thornton has an estimated population of 5,718. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stainton & Thornton sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stainton & Thornton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.4% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Stainton & Thornton a safe place to live?
Stainton & Thornton recorded 103.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Stainton & Thornton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 226 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Stainton & Thornton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stainton & Thornton was up 11% on the year before: 593 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 532 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stainton & Thornton?
Stainton & Thornton 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 Stainton & Thornton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.