Crime in Thornaby-on-Tees: statistics, rates and trends
4,337 crimes were recorded in Thornaby-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Thornaby-on-Tees at a glance
- Crime trends in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Types of crime in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Thornaby-on-Tees compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Thornaby-on-Tees
- Streets with the most crime in Thornaby-on-Tees
- What happened after crimes were reported in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Population and deprivation in Thornaby-on-Tees
- Questions about crime in Thornaby-on-Tees
- About this data
4,337 crimes were recorded in Thornaby-on-Tees in the 12 months to July 2026, 191.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,138 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Thornaby-on-Tees has the 16th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Thornaby-on-Tees | Stockton-on-Tees | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 4,337 | 29,300 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 191.4 | 141.7 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +16% | -1% |
| Population | 22,655 | 206,800 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Thornaby-on-Tees was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,491 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (3,660). Over the whole period it rose 0%, 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 | 4,337 | 191.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,812 | 168.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,660 | 161.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 4,374 | 193.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,746 | 165.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,977 | 175.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 4,253 | 187.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,491 | 198.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 4,316 | 190.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 503 |
| June 2026 | 496 |
| May 2026 | 398 |
| April 2026 | 312 |
| March 2026 | 284 |
| February 2026 | 314 |
| January 2026 | 341 |
| December 2025 | 327 |
| November 2025 | 362 |
| October 2025 | 321 |
| September 2025 | 326 |
| August 2025 | 353 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Thornaby-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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in robbery (+144%) and vehicle crime (+89%). The largest falls were in other theft (-29%) and drugs (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,138 | 50.2 | 1.47 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 989 | 43.7 | 5.27 | +82% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 753 | 33.2 | 2.17 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 494 | 21.8 | 3.22 | +33% |
| Public order | 245 | 10.8 | 1.63 | +15% |
| Other theft | 146 | 6.4 | 1.01 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 136 | 6.0 | 1.22 | +89% |
| Burglary | 117 | 5.2 | 1.46 | +19% |
| Other crime | 110 | 4.9 | 2.30 | +26% |
| Drugs | 89 | 3.9 | 1.20 | -23% |
| Robbery | 61 | 2.7 | 1.99 | +144% |
| Possession of weapons | 38 | 1.7 | 1.73 | +46% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.5 | 0.59 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +43% |
Violence and sexual offences in Thornaby-on-Tees
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 1,138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 26.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Thornaby-on-Tees
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 989 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (43.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 22.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Thornaby-on-Tees
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 753 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Thornaby-on-Tees
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Thornaby-on-Tees
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Thornaby-on-Tees
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Thornaby-on-Tees
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Thornaby-on-Tees
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Thornaby-on-Tees
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Thornaby-on-Tees
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Thornaby-on-Tees
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 144% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Thornaby-on-Tees
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Thornaby-on-Tees
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Thornaby-on-Tees
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Thornaby-on-Tees, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Thornaby-on-Tees.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Thornaby-on-Tees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingleby Barwick | 1,192 | 47.7 | -75% |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 15,013 | 167.1 | -13% |
| Egglescliffe | 636 | 57.9 | -70% |
| Middlesbrough | 30,334 | 187.0 | -2% |
| Yarm | 517 | 59.5 | -69% |
| Billingham | 3,888 | 112.8 | -41% |
| Eston | 6,554 | 213.5 | +12% |
| Guisborough | 1,995 | 104.7 | -45% |
3 areas within Thornaby-on-Tees, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Mandale & Victoria had the highest rate (377.0 per 1,000) and Village the lowest (168.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandale & Victoria | Neighbourhood | 8,749 | 3,298 | 377.0 |
| Stainsby Hill | Neighbourhood | 6,954 | 1,290 | 185.5 |
| Village | Neighbourhood | 9,020 | 1,522 | 168.7 |
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 Thornaby-on-Tees over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Thorntree Road | 599 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 208 |
| On or near Supermarket | 155 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 112 |
| On or near Thornaby Shopping Centre | 89 |
| On or near Teesside Shopping Park | 81 |
| On or near Tedder Avenue | 72 |
| On or near Victor Way | 69 |
| On or near Leahope Court | 60 |
| On or near Vulcan Way | 60 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Thornaby-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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,376 | 31.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,325 | 30.6% |
| Not recorded | 753 | 17.4% |
| Under investigation | 300 | 6.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 297 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 101 | 2.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 71 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 22 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% |
Thornaby-on-Tees has an estimated population of 22,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Thornaby-on-Tees sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Thornaby-on-Tees |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 31.2% |
Is Thornaby-on-Tees a safe place to live?
Thornaby-on-Tees recorded 191.4 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 Thornaby-on-Tees?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (989).
Is crime in Thornaby-on-Tees going up or down?
Recorded crime in Thornaby-on-Tees was up 14% on the year before: 4,337 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,812 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Thornaby-on-Tees?
Thornaby-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 Thornaby-on-Tees. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.