Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ripley Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Norton North , and the 59th 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 Ripley Road (TS20 1NX) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 49.3% lower than the Norton North average (29.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ripley Road (TS20 1NX), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Norton North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Stapleton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ashville Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stapleton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stapleton Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Stapleton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Linley Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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