Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees
278
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS11 · Redcar and Cleveland
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltburn Marske and New Marske has less crime — 82 vs 278 incidents in April 2026.
Billingham recorded substantially more crime than Saltburn Marske and New Marske in April 2026 — 278 incidents compared to 82, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Saltburn Marske and New Marske has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Billingham sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltburn Marske and New Marske is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer crimes than Billingham — 82 vs 278 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Saltburn Marske and New Marske is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Saltburn Marske and New Marske had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 278).