Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS5 · Middlesbrough
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS11 · Redcar and Cleveland
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltburn Marske and New Marske has less crime — 82 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Middlesbrough recorded substantially more crime than Saltburn Marske and New Marske in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 82, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (149), while Saltburn Marske and New Marske has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Middlesbrough sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltburn Marske and New Marske is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer crimes than Middlesbrough — 82 vs 451 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Saltburn Marske and New Marske is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Saltburn Marske and New Marske had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltburn Marske and New Marske recorded fewer total crimes (82 vs 451).