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

Stockton-on-Tees’ crime rate in August 2025 stood at 12.9 per 1,000, placing it 59.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s position as a major urban centre grappling with persistent challenges in public safety. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 33.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and shoplifting (9.2%). These patterns align with the area’s characteristics as a built-up region with a mix of commercial and residential zones, where high foot traffic and seasonal tourism may amplify certain crime types. The prominence of violence-related offences—53% above the UK average—suggests ongoing pressures in areas with dense population concentrations or limited community policing resources. Anti-social behaviour, also significantly above the national average, may reflect the impact of summer evenings and local social dynamics. Shoplifting, which rose sharply in August, is consistent with the seasonal context of peak holiday activity, though the absence of a comparable UK-specific seasonal adjustment for this category means the exact drivers remain speculative. The data also reveals a combination of factors, with property crimes and violent crimes each contributing to the overall rate in distinct ways. While the area’s crime profile does not suggest an immediate turnaround, the persistent gaps relative to the UK average highlight the need for sustained investment in both preventive measures and targeted interventions.

August 2025 witnessed a sharp 57.4% increase in shoplifting, with cases rising from 68 to 107. This surge, though not unexpected during the peak holiday season, highlights vulnerabilities in retail security. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 31.0%, a decrease from 58 to 40 cases, which may reflect temporary changes in enforcement or community engagement efforts. Violence and sexual offences, at 396 incidents, remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.9% of all crimes. This rate is 53% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests structural challenges in addressing violent crime in the area. The 50.0% increase in theft from the person, from 4 to 6 cases, is a smaller but notable uptick, likely tied to August’s tourist activity and increased foot traffic in public spaces.

August 2025 saw a 13.4% decrease in Stockton-on-Tees’ crime rate compared to July’s 14.9 per 1,000, marking a downward trend. This shift contrasts with the area’s overall position above the UK average, yet the drop suggests potential progress in addressing local challenges. On a daily basis, 38 crimes were reported per day in August, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 77 residents. This monthly aggregate highlights the persistent presence of crime in the area, though the reduction from July may reflect seasonal factors or improved policing efforts. With a population of 90,472, the 1168 total crimes reported in August represent a significant volume, but the rate’s decline offers a tangible point of reference for residents assessing local safety. The comparison to the UK average remains stark, with Stockton-on-Tees’ crime rate nearly double the national figure, underscoring the need for continued focus on targeted interventions.