Burglary hotspot figures revealed
NEW data has revealed that one area of Teesside has suffered more burglaries than almost any other part of the country.
Last year there were 3,397 burglaries across Teesside, according to police neighbourhood crime figures. That was an 8.3% rise from 3,136 in 2020-21.
The Central Stockton, Portrack and Low Hartburn neighbourhood of Stockton suffered more burglaries than anywhere else in our area with 318, followed by Middlesbrough Central and Ayresome.
Of almost 7,000 neighbourhoods in England and Wales, only two - Fitzrovia West and Soho in London, and Leeds City Centre - experienced more burglaries than Central Stockton, Portrack and Low Hartburn.
When compared to the size of the population, residents living in Middlesbrough Central were more at risk from burglars than any other neighbourhood in Teesside.
For every 1,000 residents living in that neighbourhood, there were around 23 burglaries, the highest rate in Teesside and
the seventh highest in England and Wales.
The average rate across almost 7,000 neighbourhoods in England and Wales is around four burglaries per 1,000 people.
Last year there were 42,521 residential burglaries between April and June. The number of home invasions then rose by 9.1% between July and September - when many people leave their homes to go on holiday and again by 15% between October and December, before dropping by 6.8% between January and March.
Jeffrey DeMarco, assistant director at the charity Victim Support said: “The impact of a burglary goes beyond just the financial losses - although these can be devastating. Home should be the place where we feel most safe.
“A burglary is an invasion of that space and can deeply unsettle people’s sense of security. For some, it could mean the loss of treasured belongings and memories that can never be replaced.
“Sadly, too many people still fall victim to burglary. Support services like Victim Support also offer free practical and emotional support to victims - call the charity’s free 24/7 Supportline on 0808 16 89 111.”