But vehicle crime, shoplifting, burglary and theft offences recorded by Cleveland Police in the borough fell substantially. Members of the Safer Stockton Partnership, a multi-agency body which draws together police, the local council and the community and voluntary sector, received a report showing the crime picture in the borough for a 12 month period from June last year to the end of May. Total crime fell by 4.5% from 19,517 recorded offences to 18,647 when compared to the previous 12 months. All categories of theft fell by 31.2% from 5,900 offences to 4,058 offences, including residential burglary (-33.7%), vehicle crime (-38.7%) and shoplifting (-37%). The report said lockdown measures to combat Covid-19 were the cause of some changes in crime patterns.
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TWO off-road bikers causing misery in Stockton face jail if they’re caught again. Problems with off road vehicles churning up grass and causing nuisance in neighbourhoods have cropped up on Hardwick, Roseworth, and Thornaby estates for years. Sgt Gary Cookland told the latest Safer Stockton Partnership how two of the worst offenders were now facing a prison sentence if they were caught one more time. He said: “We had two of the most prolific offenders who were caught last week – and both have received additional disqualification periods. “The next time they come into our targets, they are looking at custodial sentences.