Egglescliffe Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Egglescliffe’s February 2026 crime profile reveals a persistent dominance of property crimes over violent incidents, a trend that may be influenced by the area’s built-up character and seasonal dynamics. With 15 property crimes reported—compared to 10 violent crimes—the local rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is 45.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This disparity suggests a community where property-related offences, such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, remain more prevalent than violent crimes, potentially reflecting the area’s retail and residential infrastructure. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to this pattern, as reduced foot traffic and social interactions may limit opportunities for violent crimes while leaving property assets more exposed to targeted theft. The breakdown of offences further illustrates this balance: violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.8% of all crimes, while anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed at 19.4% and 16.7% respectively. This distribution aligns with typical patterns in built-up areas, where retail zones and residential properties create distinct crime hotspots. Shoplifting remained 3% above the UK average, a small but consistent deviation that could indicate localized retail vulnerabilities despite the overall low crime rate. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell sharply by 28.6% compared to January, a decline that may be attributed to the area’s seasonal rhythms and the reduced social activity typical of winter months. These findings collectively illustrate a community where property crime remains the primary concern, shaped by both geographical and seasonal factors.

February 2026 saw a marked shift in crime patterns, with property crimes accounting for 41.7% of total incidents—compared to 27.8% for violent crimes. This imbalance may reflect seasonal factors, as winter months typically see reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail areas, potentially reducing opportunities for violent encounters. Among month-on-month changes, vehicle crime surged by 100%, rising from one to two incidents, a spike that could be linked to increased car usage during colder weather or targeted thefts in residential zones. Conversely, other theft dropped by 57.1%, from seven to three cases, suggesting a possible seasonal lull in opportunistic crimes. Violence and sexual offences also declined sharply, down 28.6% from 14 to 10 cases, a reduction that may align with the pre-spring lull in public gatherings. Shoplifting remained 3% above the UK average, a small but consistent deviation that could indicate localized retail vulnerabilities despite the overall low crime rate.

Egglescliffe’s crime rate in February 2026 fell by 20.0% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued downward trend. The current rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents is lower than the 4.4 per 1,000 recorded in January, a shift that aligns with typical seasonal patterns in this area. With 36 crimes reported over 28 days, the daily crime count averages one incident per day, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees. When scaled to the local population of 10,349, this translates to one reported crime for every 287 residents over the course of the month—a figure that highlights the area’s safety relative to broader UK trends. While the UK average crime rate remains significantly higher at 6.4 per 1,000, Egglescliffe’s monthly exposure rate suggests a community where residents are less frequently impacted by crime compared to national benchmarks. This context reinforces the area’s position as a place where crime remains a low priority concern for most households.