Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stainton has less crime — 258 vs 339 incidents in April 2026.
Hartlepool saw somewhat more crime than Stainton in April 2026 (339 vs 258 incidents). 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, Stainton recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 258 vs 339 incidents. That is 24% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
In April 2026, Hartlepool's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (113 incidents) while Stainton's was Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.