Hartlepool vs Stockton-on-Tees — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hartlepool

TS26 · Hartlepool

586

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences196
  • Shoplifting89
  • Anti-social behaviour63

Stockton-on-Tees

TS19 · Stockton-on-Tees

394

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences118
  • Shoplifting60
  • Anti-social behaviour59

Stockton-on-Tees has less crime — 394 vs 586 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Hartlepool saw somewhat more crime than Stockton-on-Tees in April 2026 (586 vs 394 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Hartlepool records significantly more (196 vs 118 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Hartlepool or Stockton-on-Tees safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 394 vs 586 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Hartlepool is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Hartlepool and Stockton-on-Tees?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Hartlepool recorded 196 incidents of this type vs 118 in Stockton-on-Tees. Overall, Stockton-on-Tees had fewer total crimes (394 vs 586).

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