Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS26 · Hartlepool
591
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS3 · Middlesbrough
652
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Hartlepool has less crime — 591 vs 652 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool and Middlesbrough recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 591 and 652 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (70), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (102). 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 — 591 vs 652 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hartlepool recorded fewer total crimes (591 vs 652).