Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS24 · Hartlepool
574
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS11 · Redcar and Cleveland
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltburn Marske and New Marske has less crime — 58 vs 574 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool recorded substantially more crime than Saltburn Marske and New Marske in February 2026 — 574 incidents compared to 58, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (88), while Saltburn Marske and New Marske has more Burglary (9). Hartlepool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltburn Marske and New Marske is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 58 vs 574 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Saltburn Marske and New Marske is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Saltburn Marske and New Marske had more Burglary. Overall, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 574).