Egglescliffe vs Middlesbrough — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Egglescliffe

TS16 · Stockton-on-Tees

48

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences18
  • Anti-social behaviour7
  • Shoplifting6

Middlesbrough

TS4 · Middlesbrough

568

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences185
  • Criminal damage & arson80
  • Anti-social behaviour79

Egglescliffe has less crime — 48 vs 568 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Egglescliffe in February 2026 — 568 incidents compared to 48, a 11.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Egglescliffe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (6), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (80). Egglescliffe is below the national average while Middlesbrough is above, making Egglescliffe the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Egglescliffe or Middlesbrough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Egglescliffe recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 48 vs 568 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Egglescliffe is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Egglescliffe and Middlesbrough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Egglescliffe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Egglescliffe recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 568).

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