Total Crime Rate
18.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Thames Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central , and the 79th 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 Thames Road (TS22 5EF) in the last 12 months was 18.7 per 1,000 residents and was 86.8% lower than the Billingham Central average (141.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Thames Road (TS22 5EF), the main crime hotspot is near Rudston Avenue. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 24 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billingham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Calder Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rudston Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Rudston Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Knapton Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Knapton Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Rudston Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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