Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS9 · North Yorkshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Great and Little Broughton has less crime — 4 vs 199 incidents in February 2026.
Thornaby recorded substantially more crime than Great and Little Broughton in February 2026 — 199 incidents compared to 4, a 49.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Great and Little Broughton sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Shoplifting (1), while Thornaby has more Violence & sexual offences (60) and Criminal damage & arson (34). Great and Little Broughton is below the national average while Thornaby is above, making Great and Little Broughton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Great and Little Broughton recorded fewer crimes than Thornaby — 4 vs 199 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Great and Little Broughton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Great and Little Broughton saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Thornaby had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Great and Little Broughton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 199).