Middlesbrough vs Thornaby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Middlesbrough

TS1 · Middlesbrough

873

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences305
  • Anti-social behaviour122
  • Shoplifting92

Thornaby

TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees

203

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting63
  • Violence & sexual offences49
  • Anti-social behaviour31

Thornaby has less crime — 203 vs 873 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Thornaby in April 2026 — 873 incidents compared to 203, a 4.3x difference. 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Middlesbrough or Thornaby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 203 vs 873 incidents. That is 77% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Middlesbrough and Thornaby?

In April 2026, Middlesbrough's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (305 incidents) while Thornaby's was Shoplifting (63 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.

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