Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS15 · Stockton-on-Tees
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS5 · Middlesbrough
379
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Kirklevington has less crime — 243 vs 379 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded notably higher crime than Kirklevington in February 2026 — 379 vs 243 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirklevington sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Vehicle crime (2), while Middlesbrough has more Anti-social behaviour (84) and Shoplifting (70). 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, Kirklevington recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 243 vs 379 incidents. That is 36% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kirklevington saw higher rates of Other theft and Vehicle crime while Middlesbrough had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Kirklevington recorded fewer total crimes (243 vs 379).