Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
652
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TS6 · Redcar and Cleveland
379
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Redcar has less crime — 379 vs 652 incidents in February 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded notably higher crime than Redcar in February 2026 — 652 vs 379 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (102), 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 February 2026 Police data, Redcar recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 379 vs 652 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Redcar had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Redcar recorded fewer total crimes (379 vs 652).