Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS1 · Middlesbrough
847
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS3 · Middlesbrough
652
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 652 vs 847 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough saw somewhat more crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 (847 vs 652 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (147), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (102). 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, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 652 vs 847 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (652 vs 847).