Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees
278
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS5 · Middlesbrough
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Billingham has less crime — 278 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded notably higher crime than Billingham in April 2026 — 451 vs 278 incidents. 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 April 2026 Police data, Billingham recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 278 vs 451 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
In April 2026, Billingham's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (69 incidents) while Middlesbrough's was Shoplifting (149 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.