Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS5 · Middlesbrough
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
525
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 451 vs 525 incidents in April 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees saw somewhat more crime than Middlesbrough in April 2026 (525 vs 451 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Shoplifting (149), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Criminal damage & arson (56). 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, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Stockton-on-Tees — 451 vs 525 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Stockton-on-Tees is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Stockton-on-Tees had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (451 vs 525).