Total Crime Rate
98.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Union Close area has the 9th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Southern Villages , and the 260th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Union Close (TS15 9ZP) in the last 12 months was 98.5 per 1,000 residents and was 10.4% higher than the Southern Villages average (89.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 500.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 62.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 112.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -5.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Union Close (TS15 9ZP), the main crime hotspot is near Puffin Court. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Southern Villages| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Orient Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Gresley Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Puffin Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knaith Close | Under investigation |
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