Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS26 · Hartlepool
598
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS22 · Stockton-on-Tees
16
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Trindon has less crime — 16 vs 598 incidents in February 2026.
Hartlepool recorded substantially more crime than Trindon in February 2026 — 598 incidents compared to 16, a 37.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hartlepool sees higher rates of Shoplifting (101) and Anti-social behaviour (70), while Trindon has more Other theft (5) and Criminal damage & arson (2). Hartlepool sits above the national average for recorded crime while Trindon is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Trindon recorded fewer crimes than Hartlepool — 16 vs 598 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Trindon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hartlepool saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour while Trindon had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Trindon recorded fewer total crimes (16 vs 598).