Crime in Ingleby Barwick: statistics, rates and trends
1,192 crimes were recorded in Ingleby Barwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ingleby Barwick at a glance
- Crime trends in Ingleby Barwick
- Types of crime in Ingleby Barwick
- Ingleby Barwick compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ingleby Barwick
- Streets with the most crime in Ingleby Barwick
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ingleby Barwick
- Population and deprivation in Ingleby Barwick
- Questions about crime in Ingleby Barwick
- About this data
1,192 crimes were recorded in Ingleby Barwick in the 12 months to July 2026, 47.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 19% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 353 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ingleby Barwick has the 1,201st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ingleby Barwick | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,192 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 47.7 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 24,988 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ingleby Barwick was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,375 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (995). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 1,192 | 47.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,000 | 40.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 995 | 39.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,375 | 55.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,341 | 53.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,349 | 54.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,251 | 50.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,226 | 49.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,169 | 46.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 108 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 87 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 63 |
| January 2026 | 102 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 78 |
| August 2025 | 94 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ingleby Barwick 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.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+216%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%). The largest falls were in other crime (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 353 | 14.1 | 0.41 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 303 | 12.1 | 1.46 | +216% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -8% |
| Public order | 70 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +21% |
| Other theft | 46 | 1.8 | 0.29 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 1.5 | 0.31 | +19% |
| Other crime | 28 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -30% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +12% |
| Burglary | 25 | 1.0 | 0.28 | +9% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.3 | 0.24 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -20% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.1 | 0.07 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ingleby Barwick
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ingleby Barwick recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 29.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ingleby Barwick
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ingleby Barwick recorded 303 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 216% on the year before. It made up 25.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ingleby Barwick
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ingleby Barwick recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 17.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ingleby Barwick
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ingleby Barwick recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ingleby Barwick
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ingleby Barwick recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ingleby Barwick
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ingleby Barwick recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ingleby Barwick
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ingleby Barwick recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ingleby Barwick
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ingleby Barwick recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ingleby Barwick
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ingleby Barwick recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ingleby Barwick
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ingleby Barwick recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ingleby Barwick
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ingleby Barwick recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ingleby Barwick
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ingleby Barwick recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ingleby Barwick
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ingleby Barwick recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ingleby Barwick
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ingleby Barwick recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ingleby Barwick, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ingleby Barwick.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egglescliffe | 636 | 57.9 | +21% |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 4,337 | 191.4 | +301% |
| Yarm | 517 | 59.5 | +25% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15,013 | 167.1 | +250% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | +292% |
| Billingham | 3,888 | 112.8 | +137% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +348% |
| Darlington | 12,291 | 130.3 | +173% |
3 areas within Ingleby Barwick, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Southern Villages had the highest rate (299.3 per 1,000) and Ingleby Barwick South the lowest (43.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Villages | Neighbourhood | 5,136 | 1,537 | 299.3 |
| Ingleby Barwick North | Neighbourhood | 12,660 | 624 | 49.3 |
| Ingleby Barwick South | Neighbourhood | 10,250 | 449 | 43.8 |
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 Ingleby Barwick over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 188 |
| On or near Romano Park | 145 |
| On or near Myton Road | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 26 |
| On or near Broad Oaks Way | 24 |
| On or near Blair Avenue | 22 |
| On or near Hilston Close | 20 |
| On or near Breton Drive | 19 |
| On or near Goodrich Way | 15 |
| On or near Nunnington Close | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ingleby Barwick 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 | 402 | 33.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 357 | 29.9% |
| Not recorded | 211 | 17.7% |
| Under investigation | 93 | 7.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Ingleby Barwick has an estimated population of 24,988. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ingleby Barwick sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ingleby Barwick |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.3% |
| Social rented homes | 1.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Ingleby Barwick a safe place to live?
Ingleby Barwick recorded 47.7 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 Ingleby Barwick?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (303).
Is crime in Ingleby Barwick going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ingleby Barwick was up 19% on the year before: 1,192 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,000 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ingleby Barwick?
Ingleby Barwick 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 Ingleby Barwick. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.