Crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
1,522 crimes were recorded in Village, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 168.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 58% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees at a glance
- Crime trends in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
- Types of crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
- Village, Stockton-on-Tees compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
- Population and deprivation in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
- About this data
1,522 crimes were recorded in Village, Stockton-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 168.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 58% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 528 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Village, Stockton-on-Tees has the 311th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Village, Stockton-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,522 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 168.7 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +58% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 9,020 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,522 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (961). Over the whole period it rose 45%, 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 | 1,522 | 168.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 961 | 106.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,027 | 113.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,232 | 136.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,032 | 114.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,075 | 119.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,208 | 133.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,224 | 135.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,053 | 116.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 243 |
| June 2026 | 236 |
| May 2026 | 182 |
| April 2026 | 120 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 96 |
| January 2026 | 118 |
| December 2025 | 106 |
| November 2025 | 97 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 86 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Village, Stockton-on-Tees 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 shoplifting, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+766%) and burglary (+61%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 528 | 58.5 | 7.07 | +766% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 351 | 38.9 | 1.14 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 195 | 21.6 | 1.41 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 157 | 17.4 | 2.57 | +47% |
| Public order | 56 | 6.2 | 0.93 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 5.4 | 1.10 | +227% |
| Burglary | 45 | 5.0 | 1.41 | +61% |
| Other theft | 38 | 4.2 | 0.66 | -7% |
| Drugs | 29 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +4% |
| Other crime | 29 | 3.2 | 1.52 | +32% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 2.1 | 2.17 | +280% |
| Robbery | 18 | 2.0 | 1.48 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.7 | 0.81 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -33% |
Shoplifting in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 528 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 766% on the year before. It made up 34.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 351 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 23.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 157 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 227% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 38 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 down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 280% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Village, Stockton-on-Tees
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Village, Stockton-on-Tees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Village, Stockton-on-Tees.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Village, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainsby Hill | 1,290 | 185.5 | +10% |
| Mandale & Victoria | 3,298 | 377.0 | +123% |
| Ingleby Barwick North | 624 | 49.3 | -71% |
| Ropner | 1,848 | 147.5 | -13% |
| Ingleby Barwick South | 449 | 43.8 | -74% |
| Stockton Town Centre | 4,202 | 578.1 | +243% |
| Eaglescliffe East | 238 | 53.4 | -68% |
| Hartburn | 461 | 58.0 | -66% |
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 Village, Stockton-on-Tees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thorntree Road | 599 |
| On or near Baysdale Road | 35 |
| On or near Fir Grove | 34 |
| On or near Myrtle Grove | 32 |
| On or near Redcar Road | 31 |
| On or near Lingwood Court | 28 |
| On or near Beechwood Road | 25 |
| On or near Firbeck Walk | 23 |
| On or near Linden Grove | 23 |
| On or near Hawthorn Avenue | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Village, Stockton-on-Tees 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 | 488 | 32.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 476 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 195 | 12.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 151 | 9.9% |
| Under investigation | 125 | 8.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Village, Stockton-on-Tees has an estimated population of 9,020. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Village, Stockton-on-Tees sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Village, Stockton-on-Tees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.0% |
| Social rented homes | 20.6% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 18.2% |
Is Village, Stockton-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Village, Stockton-on-Tees recorded 168.7 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 Village, Stockton-on-Tees?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 528 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (351).
Is crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Village, Stockton-on-Tees was up 58% on the year before: 1,522 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 961 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Village, Stockton-on-Tees?
Village, Stockton-on-Tees 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 Village, Stockton-on-Tees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.