Total Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wansford Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Billingham East , and the 46th 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 Wansford Close (TS23 3NQ) in the last 12 months was 13.1 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower than the Billingham East average (155.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 94.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wansford Close (TS23 3NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Waldridge Grove. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Billingham East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hurworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Waldridge Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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