Total Crime Rate
45.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Porlock Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Billingham Central , and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Porlock Road (TS23 2SG) in the last 12 months was 45.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.7% lower than the Billingham Central average (141.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 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 Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Porlock Road (TS23 2SG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hambleton Square (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Billingham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wolviston Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grosmont Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Scotney Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hambleton Square | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Dover Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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