Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS4 · Middlesbrough
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Stainton has less crime — 258 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Stainton in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 258, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (102), while Stainton has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Stainton recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 258 vs 684 incidents. That is 62% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Stainton recorded fewer total crimes (258 vs 684).