Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS24 · Hartlepool
592
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hartlepool has less crime — 592 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Hartlepool and Middlesbrough recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 592 and 646 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (88), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (74). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hartlepool recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 592 vs 646 incidents. That is 8% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hartlepool recorded fewer total crimes (592 vs 646).