Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS3 · Middlesbrough
646
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Thornaby has less crime — 203 vs 646 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Thornaby in April 2026 — 646 incidents compared to 203, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (74), while Thornaby has more Anti-social behaviour (31). 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, Thornaby recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 203 vs 646 incidents. That is 69% 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 Thornaby had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Thornaby recorded fewer total crimes (203 vs 646).