Total Crime Rate
32.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
9.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Brafferton Drive area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Billingham East , and the 148th 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 Brafferton Drive (TS23 3RR) in the last 12 months was 32.2 per 1,000 residents and was 80.5% lower than the Billingham East average (165.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -60.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Brafferton Drive (TS23 3RR), the main crime hotspot is near Holmeside Grove. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Westerton Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tunstall Avenue | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Tunstall Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Anlaby Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Satley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Coatham Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Tunstall Avenue | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Escombe Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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