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

Thornaby-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 19.4 per 1,000 in May 2024, 131% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark disparity highlights persistent challenges in the area’s crime profile, which remains heavily influenced by anti-social behaviour and violence. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, accounted for 42.3% of all incidents, far exceeding the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 22.4% of the total, again significantly higher than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. These patterns align with Thornaby-on-Tees’ character as a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, where high-density living and community tensions may contribute to elevated levels of disorder. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, likely exacerbates anti-social behaviour, as public spaces become more crowded and alcohol consumption rises. Despite these challenges, the data suggests a nuanced picture: while violent and disorderly crimes dominate, property crimes remain relatively low compared to the UK average. This could reflect local policing strategies, community engagement efforts, or the area’s specific socioeconomic dynamics. However, the overall crime rate remains a cause for concern, particularly given the stark contrast with national trends. Thornaby-on-Tees’ experience underscores the need for targeted interventions that address both immediate incidents and underlying factors shaping the area’s crime profile.

May 2024 saw a significant 73.3% reduction in burglary, dropping from 30 to 8 incidents. This sharp decline may reflect recent community safety initiatives or improved policing in high-risk areas. Conversely, anti-social behaviour surged by 35.4%, increasing from 130 to 176 cases. This rise, coupled with a 300% increase in possession of weapons (from 1 to 4), suggests a troubling escalation in disorderly conduct. Anti-social behaviour in Thornaby-on-Tees is 466% above the UK average, a figure that highlights the area’s unique challenges. Vehicle crime fell by 34.5%, from 29 to 19 incidents, potentially indicating the impact of targeted campaigns or changes in local demographics. The UK average for vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000, while Thornaby-on-Tees’ rate of 0.9 per 1,000 remains elevated. These shifts in crime mix—particularly the dominance of anti-social behaviour and violence—contrast with the UK profile, where property crimes often dominate. For residents, the sharp drop in burglary offers a tangible sign of progress, even as other categories remain concerning. The data underscores the need for sustained focus on both immediate crime reduction and long-term community-building efforts.

In May 2024, Thornaby-on-Tees’ crime rate of 19.4 per 1,000 marked a 4.0% increase from the previous month’s rate of 18.6 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, is significant given the already elevated baseline. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 13 crimes per day in May, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 52 residents. This statistic, while localised, provides context for residents: over the course of the month, the likelihood of being directly affected by crime was roughly 1 in 52. When compared to the UK average, Thornaby-on-Tees’ rate is starkly higher, but the population context reveals a critical nuance. With a population of 21,466, the area’s crime burden is felt relative to its size. This discrepancy may be linked to factors such as limited resources for policing, socioeconomic deprivation, or geographic isolation from larger urban centres. The previous month’s data, which showed a slightly lower rate, suggests that the current figures reflect a temporary fluctuation rather than a long-term trend. However, the persistent gap between Thornaby-on-Tees and the UK average highlights systemic issues that require ongoing attention. For local residents, the comparison underscores the urgency of addressing both immediate crime hotspots and broader structural challenges that contribute to the area’s elevated crime profile.