Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS4 · Middlesbrough
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 646 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough and Middlesbrough recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 646 and 684 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (74), while Middlesbrough has more Anti-social behaviour (84). 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 April 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 646 vs 684 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Middlesbrough had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (646 vs 684).