Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS27 · County Durham
3
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Monk Hesleden has less crime — 3 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Monk Hesleden in April 2026 — 646 incidents compared to 3, a 215.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (81) and Criminal damage & arson (74), while Monk Hesleden has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Middlesbrough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Monk Hesleden is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 3 vs 646 incidents. That is 100% fewer crimes. Monk Hesleden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Monk Hesleden had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 646).