Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS26 · Hartlepool
598
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
575
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stockton-on-Tees has less crime — 575 vs 598 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 598 and 575 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (101), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Public order (47). 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, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 575 vs 598 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stockton-on-Tees had more Public order. Overall, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer total crimes (575 vs 598).