Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees
224
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS4 · Middlesbrough
568
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Billingham has less crime — 224 vs 568 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Billingham in February 2026 — 568 incidents compared to 224, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (80). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Billingham recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 224 vs 568 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Billingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Billingham recorded fewer total crimes (224 vs 568).