Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS1 · Middlesbrough
873
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hartlepool has less crime — 339 vs 873 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Hartlepool in April 2026 — 873 incidents compared to 339, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (48), while Middlesbrough has more Shoplifting (92). 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 — 339 vs 873 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Middlesbrough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Hartlepool recorded fewer total crimes (339 vs 873).