Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS10 · Redcar and Cleveland
337
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redcar has less crime — 337 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded notably higher crime than Redcar in April 2026 — 646 vs 337 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (74), while Redcar has more Anti-social behaviour (59). 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, Redcar recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 337 vs 646 incidents. That is 48% 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 Redcar had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Redcar recorded fewer total crimes (337 vs 646).