Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Lapwing Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Norton North , and the 75th 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 Lapwing Lane (TS20 1LT) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 36.9% lower than the Norton North average (29.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Public order with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lapwing Lane (TS20 1LT), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Stockton-On-Tees| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kestrel Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Dawn Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | St Stephens Close | — |
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