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

Stockton-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 10.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, placing it 49.3% above the UK average of 7.3. This figure reflects the area's status as a major urban centre with a complex mix of economic activity and social dynamics. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (29.9% of total), anti-social behaviour (16.4%), and shoplifting (14.6%). These patterns align with the area's retail and industrial presence, which often correlates with higher rates of property crime and public disorder. Seasonal factors in November—such as the transition to darker evenings, the approach of Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may contribute to increased tensions and opportunities for crime. The sharp rise in shoplifting could be linked to heightened consumer activity, while the prominence of anti-social behaviour may reflect the challenges of managing public spaces during colder weather. Despite the overall high rate, some categories, such as other theft, fall slightly below the UK average, suggesting localized variations in crime prevention effectiveness. The data underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas and times, particularly as the holiday season progresses.

November 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 1200% compared to the previous month. This surge, from one reported incident to 13, highlights a sharp spike in personal property crimes, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during Black Friday or heightened vulnerability in low-light conditions. Concurrently, robbery rose by 65.2%, and other crime increased by 21.6%, indicating broader trends in criminal activity. These increases contrast with declines in other areas: possession of weapons fell by 36.4%, bicycle theft dropped by 25%, and burglary decreased by 13.5%, possibly reflecting improved security measures or seasonal changes in criminal opportunity. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average (28% higher), while anti-social behaviour (70% above) and shoplifting (154% above) were elevated. Such disparities underscore the need for localized strategies to address specific crime drivers, such as targeted policing in retail zones or enhanced lighting in public areas to mitigate the rise in theft-related incidents.

The crime rate in Stockton-on-Tees for November 2025 (10.9 per 1,000) was marginally lower than the previous month's rate of 11.1, reflecting a stable trend (-1.1% change). This slight decrease may be attributed to seasonal factors or temporary interventions, though the overall rate remains substantially higher than the UK average. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 75 incidents per day, illustrating the persistent demand on policing resources. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 91 residents, a figure that emphasizes the frequency of criminal activity within the community. When contextualized by population, this rate highlights the need for sustained efforts in crime prevention, particularly in areas where crime rates are high. While the previous month's rate was nearly identical, the month-on-month changes in specific categories—such as the explosive rise in theft from the person—demonstrate the volatility of local crime patterns. Residents may find the 1-in-91 monthly exposure figure particularly relevant when assessing personal risk, though this metric should be considered alongside broader community efforts to address underlying causes of crime.