Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS24 · Hartlepool
574
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees
266
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 266 vs 574 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool recorded notably higher crime than Norton in February 2026 — 574 vs 266 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Norton has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 February 2026 Police data, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 266 vs 574 incidents. That is 54% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Norton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (266 vs 574).