Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS14 · Redcar and Cleveland
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TS7 · Middlesbrough
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 98 vs 143 incidents in April 2026.
Guisborough saw somewhat more crime than Middlesbrough in April 2026 (143 vs 98 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guisborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Guisborough — 98 vs 143 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guisborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 143).