Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
351
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS7 · Middlesbrough
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 102 vs 351 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool recorded substantially more crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 — 351 incidents compared to 102, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (49), while Middlesbrough has more Anti-social behaviour (37). Hartlepool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Middlesbrough is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 102 vs 351 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 351).