Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS5 · Middlesbrough
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS6 · Redcar and Cleveland
428
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Redcar has less crime — 428 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough and Redcar recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 451 and 428 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (149), while Redcar has more Criminal damage & arson (63). 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 — 428 vs 451 incidents. That is 5% 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 Redcar had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Redcar recorded fewer total crimes (428 vs 451).