Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS20 · Stockton-on-Tees
302
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Norton has less crime — 302 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded notably higher crime than Norton in April 2026 — 646 vs 302 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (81), while Norton has more Anti-social behaviour (62). 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, Norton recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 302 vs 646 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Norton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Norton recorded fewer total crimes (302 vs 646).