Thornaby-on-Tees Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Thornaby-on-Tees' crime profile in February 2026 is dominated by violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 28.3% of all reported crimes and stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents—81% above the UK average. This category, alongside anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, forms the core of the area's elevated crime rate, which is 14.6 per 1,000 residents, more than double the national average of 6.4 per 1,000. The prominence of violence and sexual offences may be linked to the built-up nature of the area, where concentrated populations and socio-economic factors often intersect to create conditions conducive to such crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.9 per 1,000, also showed a stark 219% excess over UK levels, reflecting challenges in community cohesion and public order management. Shoplifting, while showing a significant 49.5% decline from January, remained high at 2.2 per 1,000, 279% above the UK average. This suggests that retail environments in Thornaby-on-Tees, particularly in high-traffic areas, continue to be vulnerable to opportunistic theft. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may have influenced crime patterns, with some categories like robbery and vehicle crime rising sharply. However, the persistent elevation of crime rates relative to the UK average indicates deeper structural issues that require sustained attention from local authorities and community stakeholders.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 600% increase in robbery cases, rising from 1 to 7 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 150% rise in vehicle crime and a 100% increase in bicycle theft, highlights a notable shift in criminal activity patterns. These increases contrast sharply with a 49.5% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 93 to 47 cases—a reduction likely tied to seasonal factors and pre-spring lull activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 28.3% of all crimes and 81% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also saw a striking 219% excess over the UK rate, underscoring local challenges in managing public conduct. Meanwhile, vehicle crime and drugs-related offences showed divergent trends: the former rose significantly, while the latter fell by 63.6%. These fluctuations offer insight into the dynamic nature of Thornaby-on-Tees' crime profile, with certain categories showing resilience against seasonal trends.

Thornaby-on-Tees' crime rate in February 2026 fell by 7.9% compared to January's 15.9 per 1,000, marking a slight decline in overall criminal activity. While this reduction is modest, it contrasts with the persistent elevation of local rates relative to the UK average, which remains 128.1% higher. Daily crime statistics reveal 11 crimes reported each day in February, a figure that underscores the continuous presence of criminal activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 68 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the local population. This monthly exposure rate, while not extreme, highlights the need for ongoing community engagement and policing efforts. The population context further reveals that with 21,466 residents, the area's crime density is higher than national benchmarks, suggesting structural or environmental factors that may contribute to this disparity. These figures, when contextualised against the UK's broader crime profile, indicate that Thornaby-on-Tees remains a priority area for targeted interventions.