Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS5 · Middlesbrough
451
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 451 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough saw somewhat more crime than Redcar in April 2026 (451 vs 337 incidents). 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 451 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is above the national average.
In April 2026, Middlesbrough's top crime category was Shoplifting (149 incidents) while Redcar's was Violence & sexual offences (99 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.