Crime in Stocksfield & Bywell: statistics, rates and trends

81 crimes were recorded in Stocksfield & Bywell in the 12 months to July 2026, 20.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 22% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 24 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stocksfield & Bywell has the 3,903rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Stocksfield & Bywell was highest in the year to July 2023 (177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (81). Over the whole period it fell 33%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stocksfield & Bywell 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-54%) and violence and sexual offences (-33%).

Violence and sexual offences in Stocksfield & Bywell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Stocksfield & Bywell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Stocksfield & Bywell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Stocksfield & Bywell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Stocksfield & Bywell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Stocksfield & Bywell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Stocksfield & Bywell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Stocksfield & Bywell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Stocksfield & Bywell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Stocksfield & Bywell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stocksfield & Bywell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stocksfield & Bywell.

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 Stocksfield & Bywell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stocksfield & Bywell 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.

Stocksfield & Bywell has an estimated population of 4,036. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stocksfield & Bywell sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Stocksfield & Bywell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.