Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS23 · Stockton-on-Tees
278
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stainton has less crime — 258 vs 278 incidents in April 2026.
Billingham and Stainton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 278 and 258 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Billingham sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Stainton has more Criminal damage & arson (59). 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, Stainton recorded fewer crimes than Billingham — 258 vs 278 incidents. That is 7% fewer crimes. Billingham is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Billingham saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stainton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stainton recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 278).