Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS1 · Middlesbrough
847
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS7 · Middlesbrough
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 102 vs 847 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 — 847 incidents compared to 102, a 8.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (8). Middlesbrough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Middlesbrough is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 102 vs 847 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 847).