Guisborough vs Middlesbrough — 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

Middlesbrough

TS2 · Middlesbrough

445

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences131
  • Anti-social behaviour81
  • Shoplifting57

Guisborough has less crime — 127 vs 445 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Guisborough in February 2026 — 445 incidents compared to 127, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Middlesbrough records significantly more (131 vs 31 incidents). 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 Middlesbrough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Guisborough recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 127 vs 445 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Guisborough recorded 31 incidents of this type vs 131 in Middlesbrough. Overall, Guisborough had fewer total crimes (127 vs 445).

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