Total Crime Rate
12.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Hawkstone Close area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Billingham West & Wolviston , and the 40th 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 Hawkstone Close (TS22 5RF) in the last 12 months was 12.9 per 1,000 residents and was 81.6% lower than the Billingham West & Wolviston average (70.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 5.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hawkstone Close (TS22 5RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Knapton Avenue, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Avon Grove (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Knapton Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Knapton Avenue | — |
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