Total Crime Rate
11.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gentian Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree , and the 31st 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 Gentian Way (TS19 8FH) in the last 12 months was 11.3 per 1,000 residents and was 87.5% lower than the Bishopsgarth & Elm Tree average (90.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gentian Way (TS19 8FH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Hartlepool Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Bevan Close (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 | Hartlepool Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Piercebridge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fleming Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hebburn Road | Under investigation |
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