Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stainton has less crime — 258 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Stainton in April 2026 — 646 incidents compared to 258, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (81), while Stainton has more Anti-social behaviour (76). 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, Stainton recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 258 vs 646 incidents. That is 60% 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 Stainton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Stainton recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 646).