Stockton-on-Tees Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Stockton-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 9.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, placing it 26.8% above the UK average of 7.1. This figure highlights a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety within the local authority district. The most significant contributors to the overall rate were violence and sexual offences (33.8% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (10.9%). These patterns align with the area's urban character, where high-density residential zones and commercial hubs create environments conducive to both violent and property-related incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may partially explain the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour, which often peaks during periods of reduced community engagement and colder weather. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the proportion of property crimes (39.2%) compared to the UK average (37.8%) suggests a relatively balanced distribution between personal safety and asset protection concerns. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Stockton-on-Tees (3.0 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average (2.5 per 1,000) by 20%, a disparity that may reflect local socioeconomic factors such as higher concentrations of vulnerable populations or limited access to support services. This contrast with the UK average underscores the need for targeted interventions in areas with higher incidences of interpersonal conflict.

February 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories compared to January. Robbery rates surged by 50%, with 18 incidents reported (up from 12), marking a stark increase that may reflect heightened vulnerability in certain areas or changes in criminal tactics during the winter season. Bicycle theft also rose by 25%, reaching 10 incidents (from 8), which could be linked to the area's cycling infrastructure and the increased visibility of bikes in colder weather. Anti-social behaviour increased by 24.8%, with 252 incidents recorded (up from 202), suggesting a possible correlation with the reduced social activity typical of February. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 33.1% to 89 incidents (from 133), due to seasonal factors such as reduced car usage or more frequent vehicle maintenance during the colder months. Other crime decreased by 22.8% (from 57 to 44), and burglary dropped by 21.1% (from 109 to 86), indicating possible success in targeted policing efforts or community engagement initiatives. Vehicle crime in Stockton-on-Tees (0.4 per 1,000) is 9% below the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), a small but meaningful difference that may reflect the local emphasis on road safety campaigns or the presence of secure parking facilities in commercial districts. Theft from the person, at 0.0 per 1,000, is 100% below the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), a statistic that could be attributed to the area's lower foot traffic during winter or the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures in high-risk zones.

The crime rate in Stockton-on-Tees for February 2024 (9.0 per 1,000) represents a 5.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 9.5 per 1,000, suggesting a slight improvement in overall public safety. This monthly decline, though modest, may indicate the cumulative effect of ongoing policing strategies or seasonal factors such as the transition from winter to early spring. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 64 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in their local environment. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 111 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Stockton-on-Tees in the context of broader UK trends where the average is typically higher. However, this rate must be interpreted with caution, as it aggregates all crime types without differentiating between violent and property-related incidents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area's crime rate exceeds the UK average, the proportion of specific crime categories—such as vehicle crime and theft from the person—suggests a combination of local conditions and national benchmarks. For instance, the area's vehicle crime rate being 9% below the UK average may reflect the effectiveness of local initiatives in securing parking spaces or the influence of demographic factors such as higher car ownership rates. These comparative insights highlight both the challenges and opportunities for targeted interventions in Stockton-on-Tees.