Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS2 · Middlesbrough
448
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hartlepool has less crime — 351 vs 448 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough saw somewhat more crime than Hartlepool in February 2026 (448 vs 351 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (44), while Middlesbrough has more Anti-social behaviour (82). 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, Hartlepool recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 351 vs 448 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Middlesbrough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hartlepool recorded fewer total crimes (351 vs 448).