Norton vs Stockton-on-Tees — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Norton

TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees

302

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences116
  • Anti-social behaviour62
  • Criminal damage & arson32

Stockton-on-Tees

TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees

525

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences192
  • Anti-social behaviour67
  • Criminal damage & arson56

Norton has less crime — 302 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Stockton-on-Tees recorded notably higher crime than Norton in April 2026 — 525 vs 302 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Stockton-on-Tees records significantly more (192 vs 116 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

Get a detailed crime report

Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.

Get the full Norton report — £4.99 Get the full Stockton-on-Tees report — £4.99
View Norton area page → View Stockton-on-Tees area page →

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton or Stockton-on-Tees safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Stockton-on-Tees — 302 vs 525 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Stockton-on-Tees is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Norton and Stockton-on-Tees?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Norton recorded 116 incidents of this type vs 192 in Stockton-on-Tees. Overall, Norton had fewer total crimes (302 vs 525).

Compare other areas

Stockton-on-Tees vs Stockton-on-TeesSedgefield vs Stockton-on-TeesNorton vs ThornabyNorton vs Stockton-on-TeesNorton vs Egglescliffe