Total Crime Rate
39.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
22.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Austen Close area has the 16th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Billingham East , and the 192nd 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 Austen Close (TS23 3GT) in the last 12 months was 39.4 per 1,000 residents and was 76.1% lower than the Billingham East average (165.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Austen Close (TS23 3GT), the main crime hotspot is near Fielding Court. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tennyson Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Turner Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Constable Grove | Under investigation |
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