Total Crime Rate
35.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gunners Vale area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Billingham West & Wolviston , and the 170th lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gunners Vale (TS22 5SL) in the last 12 months was 35.3 per 1,000 residents and was 45.6% 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 4 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). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 17.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gunners Vale (TS22 5SL), the main crime hotspot is near Plantations. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Public order | Coatham Wood Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Plantations | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Plantations | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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