Guisborough vs Hartlepool — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Guisborough

TS14 · Redcar and Cleveland

127

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences31
  • Anti-social behaviour27
  • Shoplifting24

Hartlepool

TS25 · Hartlepool

351

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences127
  • Shoplifting49
  • Criminal damage & arson44

Guisborough has less crime — 127 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Hartlepool recorded substantially more crime than Guisborough in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 127, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guisborough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (27), while Hartlepool has more Criminal damage & arson (44). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Guisborough or Hartlepool safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Guisborough recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 127 vs 351 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Guisborough and Hartlepool?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Guisborough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Hartlepool had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Guisborough recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 351).

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