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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Thornaby-on-Tees’ crime profile in February 2025, accounting for 28.1% of all reported incidents. This category, with a rate of 3.2 per 1,000, is 36% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, highlighting a critical area for local authorities to address. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, representing 26.9% of all crimes and surging to 3.0 per 1,000—a figure 209% above the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000. These trends suggest a combination of community dynamics and environmental factors. Shoplifting, at 1.7 per 1,000, is also significantly elevated (174% above UK averages), potentially linked to the area’s retail presence or seasonal pressures. February, a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may have contributed to the persistence of indoor crimes such as anti-social behaviour and violence. However, the overall crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000—68.7% above the UK average—points to systemic challenges that extend beyond seasonal patterns. The town’s built-up character within Stockton-on-Tees likely amplifies these issues, as higher population density can both increase the visibility of crime and create environments conducive to certain types of criminal activity. While property crimes account for a smaller share (14.9%), their presence underscores the need for a balanced approach to crime prevention that addresses both violent and non-violent offences. The data also reveals that categories like burglary and vehicle crime are below UK averages, suggesting that targeted interventions may have mitigated specific risks. Yet, the stark divergence in rates for violent and anti-social crimes indicates that broader social and economic factors are at play, requiring coordinated efforts to address underlying causes.

February 2025 saw notable fluctuations in Thornaby-on-Tees’ crime profile. Anti-social behaviour increased by 51.2%, rising from 43 to 65 incidents, marking the most significant upward shift among all categories. This surge likely reflects seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity and potential tensions during colder weather. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 76.9%, dropping from 13 to 3 incidents—a decline that may be linked to reduced commuter traffic or enhanced local deterrents. Other crime also rose sharply, doubling from 5 to 10 cases, though the nature of these incidents remains unclear without further breakdown. Meanwhile, violent crimes remained the dominant category, accounting for 28.1% of all reported incidents. This category is 36% above the UK average, indicating a persistent challenge in addressing violence and sexual offences in the area. Residents may find the sharp decline in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it suggests potential success in targeting specific crime hotspots.

Thornaby-on-Tees recorded a crime rate of 11.3 per 1,000 in February 2025, a marginal -1.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 11.5 per 1,000. This slight stability suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity, though local factors may have influenced minor fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 9 crimes per day, reflecting the persistent nature of reported incidents. When scaled to the population of 21,466, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 89 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the frequency of incidents in a relatively compact built-up area, where community density may contribute to higher visibility of crime. While the rate remains significantly above the UK average, the small month-on-month change indicates that broader patterns have not shifted dramatically. The data highlights the need for sustained local efforts to address underlying issues, particularly in areas where crime remains concentrated.