Total Crime Rate
26.5 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fontwell Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree , and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fontwell Close (TS19 7LF) in the last 12 months was 26.5 per 1,000 residents and was 70.7% lower than the Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree average (90.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (β 9.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fontwell Close (TS19 7LF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bothal Drive, where police recorded 24 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Tyrone Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bothal Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tyrone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Bothal Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bothal Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bothal Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Leam Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Bothal Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wynde | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tyrone Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bondene Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maria Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linton Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linton Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linton Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maria Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bothal Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linton Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Linton Close | β |
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