Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS7 · Middlesbrough
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS8 · Middlesbrough
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 98 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Stainton recorded substantially more crime than Middlesbrough in April 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 98, a 2.6x difference. Middlesbrough is below the national average while Stainton is above, making Middlesbrough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Stainton — 98 vs 258 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is also below the national average for crime.
In April 2026, Middlesbrough's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (34 incidents) while Stainton's was Anti-social behaviour (76 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.