Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS7 · Middlesbrough
102
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TS18 · Stockton-on-Tees
575
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 102 vs 575 incidents in February 2026.
Stockton-on-Tees recorded substantially more crime than Middlesbrough in February 2026 — 575 incidents compared to 102, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (8), while Stockton-on-Tees has more Public order (47). Middlesbrough is below the national average while Stockton-on-Tees is above, making Middlesbrough the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middlesbrough recorded fewer crimes than Stockton-on-Tees — 102 vs 575 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Stockton-on-Tees had more Public order. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (102 vs 575).