Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS14 · Redcar and Cleveland
143
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Guisborough has less crime — 143 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees recorded substantially more crime than Guisborough in April 2026 — 525 incidents compared to 143, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Guisborough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Criminal damage & arson (56). 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, Guisborough recorded fewer crimes than Stockton-on-Tees — 143 vs 525 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Stockton-on-Tees is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Guisborough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stockton-on-Tees had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Guisborough recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 525).