Total Crime Rate
42.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Billingham West & Wolviston , and the 211th 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 This (TS21 1EA) in the last 12 months was 42.9 per 1,000 residents and was 33.9% lower than the Billingham West & Wolviston average (64.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 25.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TS21 1EA, the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Walk. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billingham West & Wolviston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Poplars Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Poplars Lane | Under investigation |
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