Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS2 · Middlesbrough
445
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS4 · Middlesbrough
568
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 445 vs 568 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough saw somewhat more crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 (568 vs 445 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (57), while Middlesbrough has more Criminal damage & arson (80). 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 — 445 vs 568 incidents. That is 22% 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 Middlesbrough had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (445 vs 568).