Stockton-on-Tees Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Stockton-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 28.4% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This discrepancy underscores a stark contrast between local and national crime profiles, with certain categories—particularly 'Other crime'—showing extreme deviations. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.6% of all incidents, a proportion 28% higher than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 19.2% of total crimes, and was 65% above the national benchmark. These figures may be influenced by the area’s socio-economic dynamics, including a mix of urban and semi-rural environments where community tensions and transient populations could contribute to such patterns. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, may have amplified indoor disputes and anti-social incidents, while the pre-spring lull could have dampened some forms of property crime. However, direct causal links, and the interplay of local demographics and policing strategies remains unclear. The prominence of 'Other crime'—at 150% above the UK average—suggests unexplained incidents that may require further scrutiny, though the lack of detailed categorisation limits deeper analysis. This snapshot highlights both the challenges and complexities of crime management in an area with a historically mixed crime profile.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 50% (from 8 to 12 incidents) and robbery rising by 40% (from 15 to 21). These increases, though modest in absolute terms, reflect potential seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity during daylight hours, though February’s low temperatures may have limited such trends. Conversely, possession of weapons fell by 52.4% (from 21 to 10), a decline that may align with the winter lull in violent crime typically observed in the area. The crime mix also shifted, with violent crimes accounting for 34.6% of total incidents—significantly higher than the UK average of 28%—highlighting ongoing challenges in addressing aggression and sexual offences. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 40.6% (from 96 to 57), a decrease that could be attributed to reduced traffic or improved anti-theft measures. Other crime, at 150% above the UK average, remains a striking outlier, though the exact nature of these incidents is not specified in the data.

Stockton-on-Tees' crime rate in February 2025 (8.6 per 1,000 residents) was 2.9% lower than the previous month’s rate of 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 63 crimes per day during the month, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents for local residents. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the scale of crime relative to the population of 206,800. This figure is distinct from daily crime counts and provides a broader perspective on the cumulative impact of crime across the district. The population context underscores that while the overall rate remains above the UK average, the decrease from January suggests potential stabilisation in local policing efforts or community initiatives. However, without specific data on interventions, this remains speculative.