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

TS4 · Middlesbrough

568

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

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

Guisborough has less crime — 127 vs 568 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Guisborough in February 2026 — 568 incidents compared to 127, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guisborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (80). 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 568 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Guisborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Guisborough recorded fewer total crimes (127 vs 568).

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