Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS26 · Hartlepool
586
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stainton has less crime — 258 vs 586 incidents in April 2026.
Hartlepool recorded notably higher crime than Stainton in April 2026 — 586 vs 258 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (89), while Stainton has more Criminal damage & arson (59). 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 586 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stainton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stainton recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 586).