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

For every 1,000 residents in Stockton-on-Tees, 12.1 crimes were recorded in May 2024, placing the area 44% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly 81 crimes across the district, with the most frequent incidents involving violence and sexual offences (31.3% of all crimes), anti-social behaviour (23.5%), and criminal damage and arson (9.2%). The elevated crime rate may partly explain the heightened sense of risk for residents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or community gatherings. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may have amplified anti-social behaviour and violence. While the overall rate remains concerning, the breakdown shows that property crimes (34%) and violent crimes (31.3%) dominate, with property crimes slightly lower than the UK average for shoplifting but significantly higher for burglary and vehicle crime. The seasonal context of May—marked by warmer weather and extended daylight—could also influence patterns, such as increased public order offences linked to alcohol consumption in local pubs and public spaces. However, direct links between these factors and specific crime types, leaving room for further analysis.

May 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 32.9% (from 441 to 586 incidents) and other theft rising by 28.7% (from 129 to 166). This spike in anti-social behaviour may reflect the impact of bank holidays and extended evenings, which could have increased opportunities for disorderly conduct in public spaces. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 26.3% (from 19 to 14), indicating improved security measures or reduced demand during the month. Vehicle crime also decreased by 13.4% (from 142 to 123), a shift that contrasts with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, which Stockton-on-Tees still exceeds by 28%. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, with a rate of 3.8 per 1,000—34% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (2.8 per 1,000) is 93% above the UK average, highlighting a stark disparity that may warrant localised interventions. Meanwhile, public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) were 5% below the UK average, suggesting that some aspects of community policing or environmental factors may be mitigating specific risks.

Compared to April 2024, when the crime rate stood at 11.0 per 1,000, May’s rate rose by 10%, reflecting a growing concern for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 83 residents, a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 206,800 people. Daily crime counts averaged 81 incidents, meaning that a resident could expect to encounter a crime approximately every 2.5 days. This monthly exposure rate, while not uncommon for urban areas, places Stockton-on-Tees in a distinct position relative to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime profile is shaped by its mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, with higher concentrations of anti-social behaviour and violence in densely populated zones. While the UK average offers a benchmark, local factors such as economic conditions, social services, and policing strategies likely play a role in shaping these statistics. The comparison to previous months and the UK average highlights the need for targeted efforts to address the most significant contributors to the area’s crime rate, particularly anti-social behaviour and violence.