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

Thornaby-on-Tees' crime rate in May 2025 stood at 17.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 114.8% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark disparity highlights the area's unique challenges in managing criminal activity, particularly in the context of its built-up character and social dynamics. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.8% of all reported incidents, with 141 cases recorded. This category alone is 365% above the UK average, a figure that reflects the area's dense population and the potential influence of its retail and social hubs. Violence and sexual offences followed closely, contributing 20.4% of the total, while shoplifting and criminal damage and arson made up the next largest shares. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, extended daylight hours, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This aligns with broader patterns observed in similar built-up areas, where the convergence of community events and commercial activity can create environments conducive to certain types of crime. The data also reveals a significant gap between Thornaby-on-Tees and the UK average in specific categories, such as shoplifting, which is 243% above the national rate. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions that address both the structural and situational factors driving crime in the area.

May 2025 saw a notable 61.3% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from 31 to 50, marking one of the largest month-on-month jumps in the area. This surge is consistent with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to heightened opportunities for retail crime. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped by 50.0%, falling from 2 to 1, suggesting potential improvements in local security measures or awareness campaigns. Vehicle crime also rose sharply by 66.7%, reflecting a 2-for-1 increase from 3 to 5 incidents, which may be linked to the area's transportation infrastructure and parking patterns. Thornaby-on-Tees' anti-social behaviour rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents is 365% above the UK average, underscoring a significant local challenge. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remains 50% below the UK average, indicating a relative strength in this category compared to national trends. These shifts highlight the need for targeted policing strategies that address both rising and declining crime types.

Thornaby-on-Tees' crime rate in May 2025 rose to 17.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 14.4% increase from the previous month's 15.2 per 1,000. This upward trend aligns with the area's persistent challenges in managing anti-social behaviour and property-related offences. On a daily basis, the local police recorded approximately 12 crimes per day over the month, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity in the built-up area. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 58 residents over the course of May. While this figure remains significantly higher than the UK average, it underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The population context further highlights that Thornaby-on-Tees, with 21,466 residents, experiences crime at a rate that is 114.8% above the national average, emphasizing the disparity between local and national trends. This comparison reveals a combination of local factors—such as the town's retail and social hubs—and broader regional patterns, requiring tailored strategies to address the root causes of the elevated crime rate.