Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS25 · Hartlepool
339
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thornaby has less crime — 203 vs 339 incidents in April 2026.
Hartlepool recorded notably higher crime than Thornaby in April 2026 — 339 vs 203 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (48), while Thornaby has more Shoplifting (63). 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, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 203 vs 339 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thornaby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Thornaby recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 339).