Crime in Egglescliffe: statistics, rates and trends
636 crimes were recorded in Egglescliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Egglescliffe at a glance
- Crime trends in Egglescliffe
- Types of crime in Egglescliffe
- Egglescliffe compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Egglescliffe
- Streets with the most crime in Egglescliffe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Egglescliffe
- Population and deprivation in Egglescliffe
- Questions about crime in Egglescliffe
- About this data
636 crimes were recorded in Egglescliffe in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 27% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 213 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Egglescliffe has the 1,001st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Egglescliffe | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 636 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +27% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 10,984 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Egglescliffe was highest in the year to July 2020 (794 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (500). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 636 | 57.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 500 | 45.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 589 | 53.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 641 | 58.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 721 | 65.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 702 | 63.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 794 | 72.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 681 | 62.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 696 | 63.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 59 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 76 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 51 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 55 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Egglescliffe 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 increases were in shoplifting (+82%) and violence and sexual offences (+31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 213 | 19.4 | 0.57 | +31% |
| Shoplifting | 104 | 9.5 | 1.14 | +82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 93 | 8.5 | 0.55 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 3.7 | 0.55 | +21% |
| Public order | 40 | 3.6 | 0.55 | +29% |
| Other theft | 35 | 3.2 | 0.50 | +21% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +10% |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +22% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -6% |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 0.65 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.47 | +400% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.4 | 0.27 | -20% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Egglescliffe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Egglescliffe recorded 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Egglescliffe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Egglescliffe recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Egglescliffe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Egglescliffe recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Egglescliffe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Egglescliffe recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Egglescliffe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Egglescliffe recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Egglescliffe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Egglescliffe recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Egglescliffe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Egglescliffe recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Egglescliffe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Egglescliffe recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Egglescliffe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Egglescliffe recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Egglescliffe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Egglescliffe recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Egglescliffe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Egglescliffe recorded 5 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 400% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Egglescliffe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Egglescliffe recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Egglescliffe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Egglescliffe recorded 3 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 up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Egglescliffe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Egglescliffe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Egglescliffe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleby Barwick | 1,192 | 47.7 | -18% |
| Yarm | 517 | 59.5 | +3% |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 4,337 | 191.4 | +231% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15,013 | 167.1 | +189% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +223% |
| Billingham | 3,888 | 112.8 | +95% |
| Darlington | 12,291 | 130.3 | +125% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +269% |
2 areas within Egglescliffe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Eaglescliffe West had the highest rate (58.3 per 1,000) and Eaglescliffe East the lowest (53.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaglescliffe West | Neighbourhood | 8,115 | 473 | 58.3 |
| Eaglescliffe East | Neighbourhood | 4,455 | 238 | 53.4 |
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 Egglescliffe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 55 |
| On or near Supermarket | 40 |
| On or near Seymour Grove | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Chaldron Way | 25 |
| On or near Elton Lane | 22 |
| On or near Casper Court | 20 |
| On or near Highfield Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Crosby Court | 14 |
| On or near Dalmuir Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Egglescliffe 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 225 | 35.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 199 | 31.3% |
| Not recorded | 93 | 14.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 6.1% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Egglescliffe has an estimated population of 10,984. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Egglescliffe sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Egglescliffe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.0% |
| Social rented homes | 6.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 |
Is Egglescliffe a safe place to live?
Egglescliffe recorded 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Egglescliffe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 213 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (104).
Is crime in Egglescliffe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Egglescliffe was up 27% on the year before: 636 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 500 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Egglescliffe?
Egglescliffe 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 Egglescliffe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.