Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TS7 · Middlesbrough
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TS17 · Stockton-on-Tees
203
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Middlesbrough has less crime — 98 vs 203 incidents in April 2026.
Thornaby recorded notably higher crime than Middlesbrough in April 2026 — 203 vs 98 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlesbrough sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Thornaby has more Shoplifting (63). Middlesbrough is below the national average while Thornaby 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 Thornaby — 98 vs 203 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Middlesbrough is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Middlesbrough saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Thornaby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Middlesbrough recorded fewer total crimes (98 vs 203).