Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS1 · Middlesbrough
847
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
575
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Stockton-on-Tees has less crime — 575 vs 847 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough saw somewhat more crime than Stockton-on-Tees in February 2026 (847 vs 575 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (66), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Public order (47). 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, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 575 vs 847 incidents. That is 32% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stockton-on-Tees had more Public order. Overall, Stockton-on-Tees recorded fewer total crimes (575 vs 847).