Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
652
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS27 · County Durham
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Monk Hesleden has less crime — 4 vs 652 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Monk Hesleden in February 2026 — 652 incidents compared to 4, a 163.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (223) and Shoplifting (65), while Monk Hesleden has more Anti-social behaviour (2) and Burglary (1). 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 February 2026 Police data, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 4 vs 652 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Monk Hesleden is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting while Monk Hesleden had more Anti-social behaviour and Burglary. Overall, Monk Hesleden recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 652).