Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS13 · Redcar and Cleveland
5
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees
266
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Loftus has less crime — 5 vs 266 incidents in February 2026.
Norton recorded substantially more crime than Loftus in February 2026 — 266 incidents compared to 5, a 53.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Loftus sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Norton has more Criminal damage & arson (34). Loftus is below the national average while Norton is above, making Loftus the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Loftus recorded fewer crimes than Norton — 5 vs 266 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Loftus is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Loftus saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Norton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Loftus recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 266).