Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS15 · Stockton-on-Tees
243
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
199
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Thornaby has less crime — 199 vs 243 incidents in February 2026.
Kirklevington saw somewhat more crime than Thornaby in February 2026 (243 vs 199 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kirklevington sees higher rates of Other theft (9) and Vehicle crime (2), while Thornaby has more Criminal damage & arson (34) and Anti-social behaviour (31). 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, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Kirklevington — 199 vs 243 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Kirklevington 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 Thornaby had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thornaby recorded fewer total crimes (199 vs 243).