Total Crime Rate
162.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
89.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026This area has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Billingham Central , and the 150th highest crime rate of 645 local areas in Stockton-on-Tees .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (TS23 4HS) in the last 12 months was 162.2 per 1,000 residents and was 16.3% higher than the Billingham Central average (139.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Bicycle theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 37 (≈ 89.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 27.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode TS23 4HS, the main crime hotspot is near Wolviston Back Lane, with 4 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Wolviston Back Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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