Total Crime Rate
39.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stokesley Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Billingham South , and the 194th 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 Stokesley Crescent (TS23 1NE) in the last 12 months was 39.7 per 1,000 residents and was 56.1% lower than the Billingham South average (90.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 60.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stokesley Crescent (TS23 1NE), the main crime hotspot is near Ochil Terrace. Police recorded 28 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billingham South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lunedale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Weardale Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Braid Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Braid Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lunedale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | York Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ochil Terrace | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ochil Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ochil Terrace | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Central Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Teesdale Avenue | Under investigation |
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