Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS26 · Hartlepool
586
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS5 · Middlesbrough
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 451 vs 586 incidents in April 2026.
Hartlepool saw somewhat more crime than Middlesbrough in April 2026 (586 vs 451 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, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 451 vs 586 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
In April 2026, Hartlepool's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (196 incidents) while Middlesbrough's was Shoplifting (149 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.