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

Thornaby-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 12.9 per 1,000 in September 2024, placing it 67.5% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up district within Stockton-on-Tees. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 32.6% of all incidents (90 cases), followed by shoplifting (19.6%) and anti-social behaviour (16.7%). The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers' events—likely influenced these patterns, with increased foot traffic in retail zones potentially exacerbating shoplifting. However, the most unexpected finding was the sharp 22.7% increase in shoplifting, which rose from 44 to 54 incidents. This surge, despite the overall decline in crime rates, suggests that retail environments in Thornaby-on-Tees may be facing particular vulnerabilities. The violence and sexual offences rate (4.2 per 1,000) was 60% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's demographic mix and social dynamics. While anti-social behaviour saw a significant 55.3% drop from August, its rate remained 79% above the UK average, indicating persistent challenges in community engagement and conflict resolution. The high proportion of property crimes (111 incidents) compared to violent crimes (90) highlights the area's exposure to theft and disorder, a pattern consistent with other urban centres. These figures, when viewed through the lens of Thornaby-on-Tees' built-up environment, suggest that local factors—such as the concentration of retail and residential areas—play a critical role in shaping crime trends.

September 2024 saw a 22.7% increase in shoplifting, with 54 incidents reported—268% above the UK average. This sharp rise contrasts with steep declines in other categories: anti-social behaviour fell by 55.3% (from 103 to 46), and drugs-related crimes dropped 54.5% (from 11 to 5). The surge in shoplifting, which now accounts for 19.6% of all crimes, highlights a potential seasonal shift, possibly linked to back-to-school activity or increased foot traffic in retail areas. Meanwhile, the 79% above UK average rate for anti-social behaviour—despite its decline—suggests ongoing challenges in managing public order. Vehicle crime remained 11% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a consistent trend that may reflect the area's lower density of parked vehicles or effective local policing strategies. For residents, the 9 daily crimes reported offer a concrete benchmark for understanding local crime frequency.

Thornaby-on-Tees' crime rate in September 2024 (12.9 per 1,000) marked a 23.3% decrease from August's 16.8 per 1,000, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. While this decline brings the rate closer to the UK average (7.7 per 1,000), it remains 67.5% above the national benchmark—a stark contrast to the UK's broader trends. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 9 incidents per day over the month, equating to roughly one reported crime for every 78 residents. This monthly exposure figure underscores the persistent presence of crime in the area, even as overall rates dipped. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Thornaby-on-Tees, a built-up area within Stockton-on-Tees, experiences crime at a rate significantly higher than the UK average, suggesting structural factors—such as socioeconomic challenges or policing patterns—that may contribute to this disparity. The reduction from August, however, could indicate seasonal shifts, such as the winding down of university freshers' events or the impact of earlier policing interventions.